Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 12:40 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:22 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:172.05:490.27:127:05First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:251.97:020.27:127:04Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:311.811:34 AM1.88:501.78:070.47:137:03Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:441.81:481.88:431.59:050.57:137:02Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:001.73:211.89:141.29:570.87:147:00Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:151.64:401.99:530.910:471.07:146:59Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:291.65:521.910:340.611:381.37:156:58Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:371.67:002.011:160.47:166:57Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:311.78:102.012:401.611:59 AM0.37:166:56Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:282.012:450.27:176:55Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:142.01:350.37:176:54Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:300.37:186:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:291.93:300.47:196:51Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:321.94:340.57:196:50Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:101.95:390.67:206:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:211.86:400.67:206:48Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:221.87:330.77:216:47Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:261.71:241.59:281.48:190.87:226:46Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:311.72:531.59:291.28:581.07:226:45Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:351.64:031.69:451.09:361.17:236:44Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:361.65:041.710:050.710:131.37:246:43New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:311.65:591.810:280.510:541.57:246:42New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:231.66:541.910:560.311:401.77:256:41New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:051.77:512.011:300.27:266:40Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:582.011:110.16:265:39Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:232.012:000.06:275:38Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:590.06:285:37Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:262.02:060.16:295:36First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:502.03:170.26:295:36First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:471.94:310.36:305:35First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:591.75:460.56:315:34Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:31 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 7% 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 (7% 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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