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 : 11:49 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 7:53 am (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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:021.83:560.56:325:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:091.74:580.76:335:32Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:161.611:02 AM1.38:591.35:570.86:345:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:241.512:561.37:591.16:511.06:345:30Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:301.52:161.48:020.97:391.16:355:30Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:301.53:221.58:170.78:241.36:365:29Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:201.54:151.68:380.49:091.46:375:28New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:021.55:001.79:020.29:561.56:375:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:471.65:431.89:280.16:385:27New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:281.89:580.06:395:26New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:211.810:33-0.16:405:26Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:281.811:14-0.16:415:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:02-0.16:415:25Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:551.812:56-0.16:425:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:211.811:391.71:560.06:435:24First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:481.62:580.26:445:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:050.46:455:23First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:001.511:09 AM1.26:291.05:230.76:455:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:111.41:071.46:420.76:500.96:465:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:211.32:341.67:140.38:141.26:475:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:261.43:441.77:500.09:361.46:485:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:231.44:441.88:30-0.36:495:21Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:371.99:11-0.56:495:21Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:291.89:55-0.56:505:21Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:251.710:40-0.56:515:21Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:331.611:29-0.46:525:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:521.512:19-0.26:535:20Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:131.41:10-0.16:535:20Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:221.32:000.16:545:20Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:331.32:460.36:555:20Third Quarter30Wed
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 9:51 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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