Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 6:37 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 8:43 am (1.2 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 - Apr 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:081.13:091.18:330.48:470.66:086:37Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:041.23:251.19:100.59:140.46:066:38Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:571.33:401.19:450.69:430.36:056:38Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:481.43:541.110:220.810:170.26:046:39Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:401.44:081.211:020.910:550.16:036:40Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:351.44:231.211:491.011:410.06:026:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:361.55:391.21:491.27:017:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:451.55:571.31:330.03:211.26:597:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:571.42:330.06:587:42Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:031.43:380.06:577:42Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:571.44:480.16:571.26:567:43Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:411.36:040.27:311.06:557:44Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:171.22:191.37:200.38:070.96:547:44Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:501.32:521.38:290.48:450.76:537:45Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:071.43:231.29:290.69:230.56:527:45Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:141.53:511.210:230.710:010.36:517:46New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:131.64:171.211:130.910:380.26:507:47New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:081.64:381.212:041.06:497:47New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:001.64:521.21:001.16:487:48New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:531.64:541.22:071.26:477:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:501.512:390.16:457:49Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:521.51:250.26:457:50Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:581.42:150.26:447:50Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:561.43:070.36:437:51First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:421.44:030.46:427:51First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:171.35:010.57:511.06:417:52First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:441.36:040.68:030.96:407:53First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:061.12:061.37:080.78:250.86:397:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:211.22:241.38:070.88:490.66:387:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:231.32:391.38:590.99:140.46:377:55Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 1:40 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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