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 4h 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 - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:191.31:290.16:238:22Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:321.28:250.72:030.25:500.76:238:22First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:331.111:530.82:370.55:550.56:238:22First Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:221.13:140.76:110.26:248:22First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:481.09:59 AM1.14:021.06:360.06:248:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:091.29:03 AM1.25:441.27:08-0.36:258:22Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:051.47:48-0.56:258:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:511.68:34-0.76:268:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:341.79:23-0.86:268:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:181.710:14-0.86:278:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:001.61:111.59:591.511:08-0.86:278:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:401.52:561.510:351.46:288:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:171.44:391.312:02-0.611:46 AM1.26:288:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:481.36:221.212:58-0.31:561.06:298:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:161.28:211.01:540.03:210.76:298:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:391.110:381.02:500.34:220.46:308:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:551.13:500.75:160.16:308:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:521.19:53 AM1.15:151.06:05-0.16:318:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:031.36:52-0.26:318:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:371.47:36-0.36:328:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:281.58:18-0.46:328:18Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:061.58:58-0.46:338:17Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:361.59:36-0.46:348:17Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:571.410:12-0.36:348:16New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:161.410:46-0.36:358:16New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:351.311:18-0.26:358:15New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:551.311:49-0.16:368:14New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:141.36:368:14Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:311.25:480.912:170.13:130.96:378:13Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:411.27:430.912:460.33:390.76:388:13Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:411.210:080.91:150.54:030.56:388:12Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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