Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 4:49 pm (1.3 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 - Apr 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:451.23:411.19:400.69:420.46:086:37Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:421.33:381.110:140.810:100.26:066:38Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:371.34:301.111:550.911:410.17:057:38Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:321.44:141.212:581.17:047:39Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:331.512:160.07:037:40Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:451.512:57-0.17:027:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:121.51:47-0.27:017:41Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:561.52:46-0.27:007:41Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:151.53:53-0.26:587:42Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:401.55:06-0.16:577:42Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:501.46:210.08:041.36:567:43Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:041.37:350.18:031.06:557:44Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:321.43:191.28:410.38:400.76:547:44Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:091.53:341.29:430.59:210.46:537:45Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:281.63:461.210:420.810:030.16:527:45New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:381.73:541.211:461.010:46-0.16:517:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:421.83:501.31:081.26:507:47New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:451.86:497:47Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:501.712:18-0.26:487:48Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:051.71:09-0.26:477:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:351.62:05-0.16:467:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:081.53:060.16:457:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:021.54:090.26:447:50First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:231.45:140.36:437:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:341.36:190.49:171.16:427:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:011.12:431.37:190.68:430.96:417:52Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:541.22:491.28:120.78:560.76:407:53Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:141.22:501.29:010.99:170.56:397:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:191.42:421.29:491.09:400.36:387:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:141.52:251.310:411.210:060.16:377:55Full Moon30Sat
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 8:44 pm — 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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