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 8h 40m 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 - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:370.88:18-0.69:140.77:085:56Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:000.74:540.88:51-0.69:180.67:075:57Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:070.75:130.79:21-0.69:390.67:075:58Full Moon3Sat
4Sun2:040.75:350.79:50-0.510:120.57:065:59Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:580.75:570.710:19-0.510:550.47:066:00Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:530.66:180.710:47-0.411:430.37:056:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:490.66:380.711:16-0.27:046:01Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:530.56:550.712:340.211:47 AM-0.17:036:02Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:090.57:080.61:230.112:200.17:036:03Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:470.57:180.72:11-0.112:570.37:026:04Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:350.67:290.73:00-0.21:390.57:016:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:090.73:54-0.42:270.67:006:05Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:230.84:53-0.53:340.87:006:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:180.95:54-0.65:260.86:596:07Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:000.96:54-0.77:050.86:586:08Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:360.97:49-0.87:490.76:576:08Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:560.94:090.98:41-0.88:330.66:566:09New Moon17Sat
18Sun2:131.04:410.99:30-0.79:200.46:556:10New Moon18Sun
19Mon3:241.05:120.810:18-0.510:110.36:546:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue4:301.05:420.811:04-0.311:070.16:536:11Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:370.96:120.811:500.06:536:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:470.86:390.812:080.012:370.26:526:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:070.87:030.71:11-0.11:250.46:516:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:420.77:160.72:13-0.22:150.66:506:14First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:270.87:000.73:14-0.23:140.76:496:15First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:210.84:16-0.26:486:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:100.85:17-0.26:476:16First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:230.96:16-0.26:466:17Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:320.97:07-0.38:280.86:446:18Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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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