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 6h 42m 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:020.89:19-0.89:120.87:085:56Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:230.86:120.89:52-0.79:230.77:075:57Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:410.86:260.710:21-0.610:140.67:075:58Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:490.76:400.710:48-0.511:210.57:065:59Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:570.66:520.711:13-0.37:066:00Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:100.56:570.612:270.311:37 AM-0.17:056:01Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:350.46:530.61:190.212:010.17:046:01Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:280.46:400.62:010.012:240.37:046:02Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:180.72:40-0.27:036:03Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:160.83:23-0.47:026:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:510.94:12-0.67:016:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:131.05:08-0.77:006:05Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:511.16:09-0.97:006:06Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:321.17:08-1.06:596:07Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:471.08:05-1.07:191.06:586:08Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:001.15:030.98:57-1.08:120.86:576:08New Moon16Tue
17Wed1:431.15:210.89:47-0.99:090.66:566:09New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:121.15:390.810:36-0.610:110.36:556:10New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:351.05:570.711:25-0.311:160.16:546:11Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:580.96:130.712:150.16:546:11Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:280.96:220.712:23-0.21:110.46:536:12Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:130.96:140.81:28-0.42:210.76:526:13First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:190.92:30-0.56:516:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:051.03:34-0.56:506:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:311.14:40-0.56:496:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:261.15:48-0.56:486:16Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:071.06:52-0.56:476:16Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:241.07:46-0.56:466:17Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:050.98:29-0.49:060.96:456:18Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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