Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 1:38 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 8:22 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - May 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:241.712:23-0.16:377:55Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:391.61:090.06:367:55Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:051.62:010.16:357:56Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:051.52:570.26:347:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:341.53:550.36:347:57First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:501.44:530.46:337:58First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:011.45:510.58:301.06:327:58First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:151.12:091.36:510.68:290.86:317:59Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:081.22:111.37:520.88:430.66:318:00Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:271.32:061.38:551.09:030.36:308:00Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:311.51:541.310:001.29:290.16:298:01Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:261.71:331.311:201.310:00-0.26:288:02Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:181.810:38-0.46:288:02Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:101.911:23-0.46:278:03Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:071.96:278:03Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:111.812:15-0.46:268:04Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:231.71:15-0.46:258:05Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:281.62:21-0.26:258:05Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:111.53:290.06:248:06Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:391.44:390.27:031.16:248:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:011.35:530.57:280.86:238:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:051.21:191.37:130.78:020.56:238:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:441.31:321.28:391.08:350.26:228:08Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:061.51:311.210:101.29:070.06:228:09Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:121.69:38-0.16:228:09New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:041.710:09-0.26:218:10New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:491.710:42-0.36:218:11New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:321.711:17-0.26:218:11New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:181.711:56-0.26:208:12Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:111.66:208:12Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:161.512:40-0.16:208:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771450)

Common Questions About Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pier 21, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX is approximately 11:00 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Galveston Pier 21, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Galveston Pier 21, TX tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771450.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pier 21, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pier 21, TX is Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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