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 5h 56m 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 - Jan 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:480.85:42-0.27:135:32Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:180.96:18-0.47:135:32Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:481.06:54-0.67:145:33Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:481.17:30-0.77:145:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:121.18:06-0.97:145:35Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:361.18:48-1.07:145:35New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:121.19:24-1.08:541.07:145:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:241.16:421.010:06-1.09:241.07:145:37New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:481.07:060.910:54-0.910:240.87:145:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:120.97:360.811:36-0.711:480.67:145:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:480.87:540.812:24-0.57:145:39Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:300.68:120.71:240.41:12-0.17:145:40Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:480.68:240.72:360.12:000.27:145:41First Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:060.68:180.73:36-0.32:540.57:145:42First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:180.84:36-0.57:145:43First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:181.05:36-0.87:145:44Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:121.16:30-0.97:135:44Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:481.17:24-1.07:135:45Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:181.08:18-1.07:135:46Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:420.99:00-1.07:135:47Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:060.99:42-0.99:240.87:125:48Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:300.86:300.810:18-0.89:480.77:125:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:300.86:540.710:54-0.610:480.67:125:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:300.77:120.711:18-0.57:115:50Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:360.67:240.612:120.411:48 AM-0.37:115:51Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:000.47:300.61:180.312:12-0.17:115:52Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:480.47:180.62:120.112:300.27:105:53Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:240.46:540.63:00-0.112:300.47:105:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:300.73:42-0.37:095:55Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:240.84:30-0.47:095:55Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:120.95:18-0.67:085:56Third Quarter31Tue
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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