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 8h 19m 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 - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:111.45:411.411:340.911:290.86:567:41New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:191.46:481.412:140.86:577:40Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:151.48:021.412:560.66:577:38Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:591.49:331.412:121.21:400.56:587:37Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:391.412:301.32:260.46:587:36Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:021.53:140.36:597:35First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:521.64:070.36:597:34First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:131.75:030.27:007:33First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:491.86:010.27:007:31First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:181.86:580.27:017:30Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:511.87:520.17:017:29Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:341.78:400.27:027:28Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:391.71:381.69:071.59:260.37:027:26Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:491.63:181.79:321.210:100.57:037:25Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:001.64:441.710:111.010:560.87:047:24Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:111.56:021.810:550.711:441.17:047:23Full Moon16Sat
17Sun5:191.57:201.911:440.47:057:22Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:241.68:431.912:411.412:390.27:057:20Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:201.710:191.92:091.61:390.17:067:19Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:450.07:067:18Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:141.93:540.17:077:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:121.95:080.17:077:15Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:191.96:220.27:087:14Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:491.87:310.47:087:13Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:001.812:221.69:511.68:290.57:097:12Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:091.71:571.69:421.59:150.67:097:11Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:211.63:121.69:531.39:510.87:107:09Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:331.64:181.610:121.110:201.07:107:08New Moon28Thu
29Fri4:411.65:181.610:350.910:441.27:117:07New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:431.66:141.711:010.711:071.37:117:06New 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 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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