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 : in 37m at 11:49 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:061.51:131.510:561.46:238:22Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:431.43:381.312:09-0.512:191.36:238:22Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:141.36:021.11:03-0.33:001.16:248:22Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:381.28:181.01:570.03:500.86:248:22Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:581.210:481.02:530.34:390.56:258:22Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:111.13:530.75:280.16:258:22Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:561.110:12 AM1.15:181.06:17-0.26:268:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:481.37:05-0.46:268:22Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:181.57:53-0.56:268:21Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:161.68:39-0.56:278:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:581.69:22-0.56:278:21Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:331.510:04-0.56:288:21New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:051.510:43-0.46:288:20New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:351.411:19-0.36:298:20New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:031.311:53-0.26:308:20New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:291.36:308:19Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:511.212:250.06:318:19Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:071.26:380.812:550.23:520.86:318:19Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:151.19:120.81:230.44:200.66:328:18Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:081.11:470.64:490.46:328:18First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:461.15:200.26:338:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:191.25:530.06:338:17First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:321.36:31-0.26:348:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:421.47:13-0.46:358:16Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:141.57:58-0.56:358:15Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:321.68:46-0.66:368:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:581.69:33-0.66:368:14Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:251.512:381.59:071.510:22-0.66:378:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:511.52:221.59:481.411:10-0.56:378:13Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:151.44:051.410:481.211:59-0.26:388:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:371.35:451.312:071.06:398:11Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 2:19 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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