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 5h 27m 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 - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:581.44:401.112:121.07:087:37Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:541.44:431.212:591.17:077:38Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:581.44:311.312:42-0.12:101.27:057:38Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:121.41:34-0.27:047:39Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:311.42:34-0.27:037:39Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:381.43:40-0.17:027:40Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:241.34:510.07:017:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:581.36:070.17:151.17:007:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:261.27:230.27:530.96:597:42Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:431.32:521.28:320.48:340.66:577:42Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:071.43:161.29:340.69:150.46:567:43Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:191.53:381.210:300.89:560.16:557:44New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:221.63:571.211:251.010:370.06:547:44New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:201.64:121.212:231.16:537:45New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:151.64:161.31:301.26:527:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:121.612:01-0.16:517:46Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:131.512:480.06:507:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:241.51:380.06:497:47Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:391.42:320.16:487:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:381.43:280.36:477:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:151.34:260.46:467:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:401.35:270.58:011.16:457:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:591.36:290.68:060.96:447:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:241.12:131.27:300.78:270.76:437:51Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:421.22:221.28:280.88:510.56:427:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:451.32:271.29:201.09:170.36:417:52Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:391.52:291.310:101.19:450.26:407:53Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:281.62:321.311:001.210:150.06:397:53Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:141.72:361.311:591.310:50-0.16:387:54Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:021.711:31-0.26:377:54Full 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 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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