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 4h 04m 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 - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:071.22:461.47:190.18:311.16:555:20Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:121.23:561.57:54-0.16:565:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:501.68:28-0.36:575:20Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:351.69:02-0.46:585:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:191.69:36-0.56:585:20Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:051.510:13-0.56:595:20Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:001.410:51-0.47:005:20Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:32-0.37:015:20Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:071.311:391.312:15-0.27:015:21Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:471.212:58-0.17:025:21Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:571.21:380.07:035:21Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:051.12:160.27:035:21Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:091.02:520.47:045:22Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:140.76:270.43:350.67:055:22Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:570.96:370.24:550.87:055:22Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:031.16:57-0.17:411.07:065:23Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:491.27:22-0.47:065:23Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:291.47:53-0.67:075:23Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:101.48:30-0.87:085:24New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:541.49:12-0.97:085:24New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:411.49:58-1.09:341.37:095:25New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:431.37:311.310:48-1.09:581.27:095:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:021.38:191.211:41-0.810:521.17:105:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:261.28:581.012:37-0.67:105:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:021.09:270.91:210.91:33-0.47:115:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:140.89:510.93:210.72:300.07:115:27First Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:070.710:090.84:250.33:330.37:115:28First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:240.85:190.05:120.67:125:29First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:231.06:07-0.37:125:29Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:481.16:52-0.57:125:30Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:381.27:33-0.77:135:31Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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