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 9h 42m 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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:450.97:50-0.28:300.76:436:18Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:390.84:020.98:27-0.28:490.66:426:19Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:430.94:200.99:01-0.29:150.66:416:20Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:400.94:380.99:32-0.19:450.56:406:20Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:350.94:560.910:010.010:180.36:396:21Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:280.95:120.910:310.110:540.26:386:22Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:230.95:270.911:030.311:340.16:376:22Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:230.95:400.911:380.56:366:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:310.95:520.912:190.012:170.66:356:24Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:521.06:040.91:10-0.11:000.86:336:24Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:191.06:171.02:06-0.21:460.96:326:25Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:391.16:381.03:08-0.22:421.06:316:25Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:441.14:16-0.34:091.06:306:26Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:351.15:28-0.36:271.06:296:27Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:151.16:37-0.37:070.96:286:27Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:091.12:501.17:39-0.27:470.76:266:28Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:331.23:211.08:35-0.18:290.66:256:28Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:461.23:511.09:250.19:120.46:246:29New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:511.34:191.010:120.29:560.26:236:30New Moon19Tue
20Wed4:531.34:461.010:590.410:420.16:226:30New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:531.35:101.011:460.611:310.06:216:31Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:541.25:291.012:380.86:196:31Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:021.25:371.012:220.01:370.96:186:32Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:201.25:321.01:150.02:451.06:176:33Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:441.12:110.16:166:33First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:011.13:090.16:156:34First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:591.14:110.26:136:34First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:391.15:150.26:126:35First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:071.16:160.27:400.96:116:36Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:301.17:090.37:570.86:106:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:051.12:501.17:540.38:210.76:096:37Waxing 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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