Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 11:48 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:53 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jun 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:241.78:53-0.46:198:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:231.89:39-0.66:198:14New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:151.910:26-0.66:198:15New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:061.811:15-0.66:198:15New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:571.76:198:16Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:511.612:07-0.46:198:16Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:471.51:00-0.26:198:16Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:341.41:520.06:198:17Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:081.32:420.26:188:17First Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:301.210:510.93:260.46:310.86:188:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:441.24:060.66:470.66:188:18First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:070.911:43 AM1.14:430.97:100.36:198:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:021.110:58 AM1.25:381.17:370.16:198:19Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:361.38:05-0.16:198:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:151.48:36-0.26:198:20Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:421.59:08-0.36:198:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:091.69:42-0.46:198:20Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:401.610:18-0.46:198:20Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:161.610:57-0.56:198:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:551.611:37-0.46:208:21Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:371.56:208:21Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:151.512:21-0.36:208:21Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:441.41:07-0.26:208:22Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:061.37:470.91:550.04:520.96:208:22Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:211.210:450.92:460.35:070.66:218:22Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon10:291.23:410.65:390.26:218:22Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:541.110:27 AM1.24:511.06:20-0.16:218:22Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:331.310:01 AM1.27:351.27:06-0.46:228:22Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:521.57:54-0.66:228:22Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:521.68:43-0.76:228:22Waning Crescent30Fri
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 3:50 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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