Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 11:49 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 30m at 7:53 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:301.43:140.36:367:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:551.44:060.46:357:56First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:131.45:010.57:431.06:357:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:251.36:030.77:510.86:347:57Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:391.21:311.37:140.88:090.66:337:58Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:581.31:331.38:271.08:340.36:327:58Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:031.51:341.39:361.29:050.06:317:59Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:591.71:351.410:421.39:42-0.26:318:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:521.810:24-0.46:308:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:441.911:12-0.46:298:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:371.96:298:02Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:351.812:05-0.46:288:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:351.71:05-0.36:278:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:331.62:09-0.16:278:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:201.58:261.23:150.15:331.26:268:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:571.411:101.24:220.36:221.06:268:05Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:261.35:340.67:070.76:258:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:051.212:501.36:560.87:470.56:258:06Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:391.31:081.38:281.08:230.36:248:07Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:581.51:131.310:031.28:550.16:248:07Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:001.69:250.06:238:08Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:471.69:55-0.16:238:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:271.710:26-0.16:228:09New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:041.610:59-0.16:228:10New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:431.611:35-0.16:218:10New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:251.66:218:11Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:131.512:140.06:218:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:001.512:550.06:208:12Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:391.41:370.16:208:12Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:071.42:180.36:208:13First Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:261.39:520.93:000.46:350.96:208:13First Quarter31Mon
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 9:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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