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 : 5:16 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 2:38 am (1.3 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 - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:511.67:011.911:030.27:326:32Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:341.68:011.91:001.611:42 AM0.17:336:32Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:071.911:240.16:335:31Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:271.812:090.16:345:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:021.81:000.26:355:30Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:540.36:365:29Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:051.82:520.46:375:28Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:371.73:510.56:375:28Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:581.64:520.66:385:27Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:141.611:06 AM1.28:471.25:510.76:395:26Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:261.51:021.28:011.06:460.96:405:26Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:361.52:171.38:090.87:361.06:405:25Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:411.43:191.58:260.68:231.16:415:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:401.44:121.68:470.39:081.36:425:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:381.45:011.79:120.19:551.46:435:24New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:341.55:491.89:41-0.110:481.56:445:23New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:171.56:421.810:16-0.26:445:23New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:411.810:58-0.36:455:23Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:501.811:48-0.36:465:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:031.712:45-0.26:475:22Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:591.61:47-0.16:485:21First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:351.52:540.06:495:21First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:050.36:495:21First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:011.410:49 AM1.16:461.05:220.56:505:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:251.312:461.27:020.76:430.76:515:21Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:451.32:151.37:310.47:590.96:525:20Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:021.33:271.58:040.19:091.16:535:20Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:131.34:281.68:37-0.110:211.26:535:20Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:091.35:201.69:11-0.36:545:20Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:081.69:45-0.46:555:20Full Moon30Sat
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 3:57 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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