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 2h 02m 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
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Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Dec 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:571.610:20-0.46:565:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:511.510:58-0.36:565:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:561.411:39-0.36:575:20Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:091.412:23-0.26:585:20Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:561.31:10-0.16:595:20Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:211.31:560.16:595:20Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:391.22:410.27:005:20Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:511.13:280.47:015:21Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:510.711:591.17:070.64:210.57:025:21Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:310.87:090.45:360.77:025:21Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:411.07:250.17:060.97:035:21Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:341.27:46-0.18:241.07:045:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:191.38:12-0.49:291.17:045:22Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:021.48:43-0.67:055:22New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:461.59:19-0.77:065:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:341.510:00-0.87:065:23New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:261.410:47-0.810:391.37:075:23Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:021.38:201.311:39-0.811:291.27:075:24Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:311.29:111.212:35-0.67:085:24Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:521.11:33-0.47:085:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:130.910:231.04:110.82:34-0.17:095:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:250.710:490.94:570.53:390.27:095:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:460.711:110.95:430.25:010.57:105:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:330.96:26-0.16:540.77:105:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:001.07:07-0.38:490.87:115:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:031.27:45-0.67:115:28Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:501.28:22-0.77:115:28Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:301.28:57-0.77:125:29Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:071.29:31-0.87:125:30Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:451.110:06-0.77:125:30Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:321.010:41-0.710:121.07:135:31Full Moon31Tue
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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