Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 9:10 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:05 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:361.95:060.27:127:05Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:231.96:190.37:127:04Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:411.811:21 AM1.78:061.67:290.57:137:03Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:011.71:231.78:211.48:310.77:137:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:201.72:531.88:541.29:270.97:147:00Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:401.64:101.89:310.910:161.17:146:59New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:571.65:181.910:090.611:031.37:156:58New Moon7Mon
8Tue4:111.66:201.910:480.511:501.57:166:57New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:141.67:191.911:270.37:166:56New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:541.78:221.912:471.712:090.37:176:55Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:361.912:540.37:176:54Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:450.47:186:52Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:511.92:400.47:196:51First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:331.93:390.57:196:50First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:521.84:390.67:206:49First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:311.85:390.77:206:48First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:261.76:360.87:216:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:331.712:331.49:041.47:290.97:226:46Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:421.62:141.58:551.28:181.07:226:45Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:491.63:271.69:081.09:041.17:236:44Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:551.64:281.79:280.89:471.37:246:43Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:581.65:231.89:520.510:301.47:246:42Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:011.66:151.910:200.311:131.67:256:41Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:041.77:082.010:550.211:551.77:266:40Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:041.88:062.011:360.07:266:39Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:142.012:250.07:276:38Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:361.912:210.06:285:37Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:541.91:240.16:295:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:371.82:320.26:295:36Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:430.46:305:35Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:041.79:11 AM1.56:191.54:580.66:315:34Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:37 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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