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 1h 21m at 5:16 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:221.52:431.310:401.311:00-0.56:238:22Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:031.53:571.311:311.211:51-0.46:238:22Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:431.45:171.212:481.16:248:22Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:241.46:421.112:44-0.22:170.96:248:22Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:031.38:221.01:390.03:280.76:258:22Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:411.210:180.92:370.34:290.56:258:22Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:171.23:380.65:260.26:268:22Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:101.010:49 AM1.24:460.86:200.16:268:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:491.111:17 AM1.26:221.07:10-0.16:278:21Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:151.211:35 AM1.18:301.17:55-0.26:278:21Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:231.38:36-0.26:288:21Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:071.39:12-0.36:288:21Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:391.39:44-0.26:298:20New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:071.310:15-0.26:298:20New Moon14Sun
15Mon6:331.310:45-0.26:308:20New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:001.32:301.112:201.16:308:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:281.33:431.01:181.06:318:19New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:561.24:551.02:180.96:318:19Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:221.26:120.912:170.13:070.86:328:18Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:451.27:420.812:490.33:470.76:328:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:031.29:450.81:230.54:230.56:338:17Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:151.111:460.91:590.64:570.36:338:17First Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:231.12:400.85:320.26:348:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:161.09:33 AM1.23:311.06:100.06:358:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:241.29:51 AM1.24:391.16:53-0.26:358:15Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:161.310:26 AM1.36:181.27:39-0.36:368:15Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:001.411:26 AM1.37:591.38:26-0.46:368:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:391.412:401.48:431.39:14-0.56:378:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:161.51:571.49:221.210:02-0.56:378:13Full Moon29Mon
30Tue5:521.43:161.410:071.110:51-0.36:388:12Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:261.44:351.311:001.011:40-0.26:398:11Full Moon31Wed
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 6:59 am — 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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