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 7h 34m 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 - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:171.75:02-0.16:567:41First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:531.86:06-0.16:577:40First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:321.87:13-0.26:577:39Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:401.88:15-0.26:587:38Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:521.712:221.78:151.79:12-0.16:587:37Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:091.62:151.78:561.510:040.16:597:36Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:271.63:491.79:471.210:530.36:597:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:451.55:131.710:411.011:400.67:007:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:011.56:321.711:360.77:007:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:141.57:551.712:301.012:330.57:017:31Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:171.59:281.71:301.31:300.37:017:30Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:521.511:261.73:081.52:260.37:027:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:230.27:027:27Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:401.84:220.27:037:26Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:011.85:240.37:037:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:001.86:280.37:047:23Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:431.87:270.47:047:22Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:591.78:160.47:057:21Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:561.78:570.57:057:20Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:571.61:491.59:591.59:310.67:067:19Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:031.63:131.510:141.310:000.77:067:17New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:091.64:251.510:391.110:280.97:077:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:141.65:311.611:060.910:571.07:077:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:151.66:361.611:360.711:281.37:087:14New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:111.67:431.712:080.67:087:12Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:581.69:001.812:041.512:460.47:097:11Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:011.710:321.912:461.71:310.37:107:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:250.27:107:09First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:292.03:270.27:117:08First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:312.04:360.17:117:06First Quarter30Wed
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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