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 6h 56m 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 - May 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:341.712:38-0.16:367:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:481.71:29-0.16:367:56Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:001.72:27-0.16:357:56Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:531.63:320.06:347:57Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:271.54:420.16:337:58Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:521.45:560.27:501.16:327:58Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:111.32:131.47:130.48:050.86:327:59Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:041.42:311.38:270.68:370.56:317:59Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:301.52:461.39:360.99:150.26:308:00Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:441.72:561.310:451.19:540.06:308:01New Moon10Sat
11Sun5:481.82:521.312:061.36:298:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:461.811:17-0.36:288:02New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:431.86:288:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:421.812:01-0.36:278:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:481.712:49-0.26:268:04Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:011.61:420.06:268:04Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:051.52:370.16:258:05First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:471.53:340.26:258:06First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:141.44:310.46:248:06First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:331.35:280.58:240.96:248:07First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:361.01:451.36:270.78:200.76:238:08Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:131.11:501.27:290.98:360.56:238:08Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:291.21:441.28:321.08:580.36:228:09Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:301.41:261.29:351.19:220.16:228:09Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:191.51:061.310:461.39:48-0.16:228:10Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:031.610:18-0.26:218:10Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:471.710:52-0.36:218:11Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:331.811:32-0.46:218:12Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:251.76:208:12Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:251.712:19-0.46:208:13Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:271.61:13-0.36:208:13Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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