Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 6:37 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:280.37:127:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:581.85:390.47:127:04First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:441.810:55 AM1.67:481.66:500.57:137:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:211.812:511.68:131.47:560.67:137:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:531.72:161.78:441.28:540.87:147:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:231.73:291.89:181.09:440.97:156:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:501.74:331.89:520.910:281.17:156:58Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:141.75:321.810:260.711:081.37:166:57Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:351.66:261.811:010.611:451.47:166:56Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:481.67:211.811:380.57:176:55Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:501.68:181.812:211.512:170.57:176:53Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:431.79:251.81:051.61:000.57:186:52Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:431.81:480.57:196:51Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:400.67:196:50Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:021.83:360.67:206:49Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:551.74:320.77:216:48Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:281.75:310.77:216:47Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:541.76:300.87:226:46Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:151.712:591.48:331.37:260.97:226:45Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:341.72:191.58:481.18:161.07:236:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:501.63:251.69:070.99:021.17:246:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:041.64:221.79:310.79:441.27:246:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:171.65:161.89:590.510:231.47:256:41New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:321.76:091.910:320.311:011.57:266:40New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:501.77:032.011:120.211:391.67:266:39New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:101.78:012.011:570.17:276:38Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:331.89:051.912:211.712:500.17:286:37Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:011.810:131.91:231.71:490.17:296:36Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:181.81:540.36:295:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:101.73:020.46:305:35First Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:181.511:511.75:461.54:140.66:315:34First 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 11:10 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (29% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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