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 6h 22m 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:051.16:360.46:300.96:555:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:261.27:170.27:561.06:565:20Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:221.23:301.37:520.09:051.16:575:20Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:401.24:181.48:24-0.110:001.26:585:20Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:421.24:581.48:54-0.26:585:20Full Moon5Tue
6Wed5:331.49:23-0.26:595:20Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:091.49:52-0.310:491.27:005:20Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:081.26:451.310:23-0.311:121.27:015:20Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:411.27:251.310:56-0.27:015:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:061.211:31-0.27:025:21Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:461.212:06-0.17:035:21Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:221.112:420.07:035:21Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:501.11:190.27:045:22Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:250.710:101.05:150.61:590.37:055:22Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:510.610:231.05:330.42:440.57:055:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:370.85:560.23:450.77:065:23Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:500.96:240.05:170.97:065:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:471.16:57-0.37:071.07:075:23Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:351.27:34-0.58:071.07:085:24Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:191.38:15-0.78:411.17:085:24New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:331.25:021.38:58-0.89:101.17:095:25New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:291.25:441.39:44-0.99:461.07:095:25New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:301.26:271.210:33-0.810:340.97:105:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:341.17:091.111:23-0.711:450.87:105:26Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:431.07:511.012:16-0.57:115:27Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:020.98:321.01:240.71:10-0.27:115:27Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:450.79:110.92:500.42:040.17:115:28First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:520.69:480.94:020.23:010.37:125:29First Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:510.710:200.85:050.04:120.57:125:29First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:400.86:00-0.26:200.77:125:30Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:130.96:48-0.38:020.87:135:31Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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