Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 42m at 12:40 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:22 am (1.2 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 - Mar 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:440.84:560.810:060.010:260.36:446:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:410.85:050.810:340.211:020.16:426:19Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:400.95:120.811:030.311:400.06:416:20Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:430.95:160.811:340.56:406:20Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:560.95:170.912:23-0.112:060.76:396:21Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:240.95:140.91:11-0.212:370.96:386:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:031.04:571.02:07-0.31:051.06:376:22Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:031.13:09-0.46:366:23Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:441.14:18-0.46:356:23Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:161.15:30-0.44:271.16:346:24Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:391.06:40-0.46:380.96:326:25Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:021.07:42-0.37:320.76:316:25Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:221.24:261.09:37-0.29:200.57:307:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:431.24:490.910:280.010:070.37:297:26New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:551.35:120.911:170.210:540.17:287:27New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:011.35:331.012:050.57:277:28New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:061.35:511.012:560.77:257:28Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:131.26:021.012:34-0.21:530.97:247:29Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:271.26:001.01:27-0.22:591.07:237:30Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:561.22:23-0.27:227:30Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:421.23:23-0.17:217:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:591.14:250.07:207:31First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:411.15:310.07:187:32First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:341.16:380.17:177:32First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:391.17:370.18:500.97:167:33Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:471.03:491.18:270.29:020.87:157:34Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:131.04:011.09:080.39:260.77:147:34Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:211.14:121.09:450.49:520.57:127:35Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:201.24:221.010:200.510:190.37:117:35Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:141.24:291.110:550.710:490.27:107:36Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:051.34:341.111:320.811:210.17:097:37Full Moon31Thu
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 4:31 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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