Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 1:38 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 34m at 8:22 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Aug 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:361.23:261.04:370.06:398:11Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:571.28:33 AM1.25:051.25:35-0.16:408:10Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:061.46:33-0.26:408:09Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:321.47:27-0.26:418:09Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:181.48:16-0.26:428:08Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:411.48:58-0.16:428:07Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:471.49:35-0.16:438:06Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:561.31:031.310:361.210:060.06:438:05New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:091.32:301.210:421.210:340.16:448:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:251.33:451.211:151.111:000.26:458:04New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:411.34:551.112:010.96:458:03New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:551.36:051.112:510.86:468:02Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:061.37:201.01:390.76:468:01Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:111.28:501.112:160.72:230.56:478:00Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:121.310:411.112:440.93:040.46:477:59Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:111.31:121.13:470.26:487:58First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:011.44:330.16:487:57First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:221.45:250.06:497:56First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:221.56:21-0.16:507:55First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:591.67:18-0.26:507:54Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:071.610:44 AM1.67:011.58:14-0.26:517:53Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:291.512:431.68:061.49:06-0.26:517:52Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:521.52:221.68:561.39:560.06:527:51Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:161.53:501.69:471.110:440.26:527:50Full Moon24Wed
25Thu5:391.45:101.610:410.811:320.46:537:49Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:021.46:271.511:390.66:537:48Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:251.47:471.512:210.712:410.46:547:46Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:441.49:161.51:141.01:450.26:547:45Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:581.411:011.52:201.32:490.26:557:44Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:551.53:531.43:520.16:557:43Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:041.64:550.16:567:42Third Quarter31Wed
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 11:00 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 15% 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 (15% 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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