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 4h 43m 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 - Oct 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:371.86:150.67:127:04Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:551.77:120.77:137:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:081.712:481.59:161.48:010.87:137:02Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:221.62:111.59:101.38:420.97:147:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:341.63:181.69:261.19:181.07:147:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:451.64:171.69:481.09:501.17:156:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:521.65:101.710:140.810:201.37:156:57New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:561.66:011.810:410.610:501.47:166:56New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:591.66:511.811:110.511:191.57:176:55New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:021.77:451.911:450.411:471.77:176:54Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:001.78:481.912:250.37:186:53Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:011.810:031.912:141.81:120.37:186:52Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:060.37:196:51Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:001.93:080.37:206:50First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:311.94:130.47:206:49First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:071.85:230.57:216:47First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:341.810:52 AM1.67:361.56:360.67:216:46Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:581.71:071.67:471.37:460.87:226:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:201.72:391.78:191.08:501.07:236:44Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:421.63:551.98:560.79:481.27:236:43Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:021.65:012.09:360.510:411.47:246:42Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:211.76:012.010:170.311:321.67:256:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:371.76:582.011:000.17:256:40Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:461.77:562.012:271.711:45 AM0.17:266:39Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:001.912:320.27:276:39Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:161.81:230.27:286:38Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:431.82:170.47:286:37Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:130.57:296:36Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:391.74:090.67:306:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:081.75:070.77:306:34Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:281.66:050.97:316:33Third 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 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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