Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 33m at 12:40 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:141.612:141.57:171.36:570.86:315:33Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:291.61:521.67:390.98:021.06:325:32Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:441.53:121.88:100.69:041.26:335:32Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:541.54:191.98:440.310:061.46:345:31Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:551.55:191.99:180.16:345:30Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:142.09:540.06:355:29Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:101.910:310.06:365:29Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:151.911:120.06:375:28Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:571.811:570.16:385:27Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:480.26:385:27Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:291.81:420.36:395:26Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:461.72:370.46:405:26Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:421.63:320.56:415:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:431.64:270.66:425:25Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:491.511:19 AM1.18:051.15:240.86:425:24Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:541.41:151.27:380.96:260.96:435:24Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:541.42:321.37:480.67:291.16:445:23Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:481.43:321.58:050.38:301.36:455:23Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:371.44:221.78:280.19:321.46:465:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:251.45:091.88:55-0.16:465:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:571.89:28-0.36:475:22New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:491.810:08-0.46:485:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:501.810:54-0.56:495:21Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:48-0.46:505:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:041.712:47-0.36:505:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:231.610:571.51:50-0.26:515:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:191.42:550.16:525:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:371.34:050.36:535:20First Quarter28Sat
29Sun11:241.111:541.26:150.85:240.66:545:20First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:171.26:450.56:570.96:545:20Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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