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 1h 41m 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 - Dec 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:121.16:480.35:571.06:565:20Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:091.27:150.17:371.16:565:20Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:501.47:43-0.18:441.26:575:20Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:281.48:13-0.39:271.36:585:20Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:051.58:46-0.49:431.36:595:20New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:061.35:441.59:22-0.59:391.36:595:20New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:451.46:261.510:02-0.69:551.37:005:20New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:331.47:091.410:46-0.610:311.37:015:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:321.37:531.311:33-0.511:371.27:015:21Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:461.28:331.212:24-0.37:025:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:171.19:091.22:031.01:17-0.17:035:21First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:210.99:391.13:200.82:130.27:045:21First Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:590.810:051.04:190.53:150.57:045:22First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:030.95:120.24:400.77:055:22First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:431.16:03-0.16:540.97:055:22Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:021.26:50-0.38:511.07:065:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:591.37:35-0.57:075:23Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:421.38:18-0.67:075:23Full Moon18Sun
19Mon5:201.38:57-0.77:085:24Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:561.29:35-0.67:085:24Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:321.210:12-0.610:371.07:095:25Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:271.17:071.110:47-0.511:051.07:095:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:161.07:431.011:21-0.47:105:26Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:060.98:151.01:060.911:54 AM-0.37:105:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:430.912:25-0.17:115:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:300.69:020.83:220.612:550.17:115:28Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:530.59:110.84:040.41:210.37:115:28Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:120.59:040.84:420.21:410.47:125:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:530.85:180.07:125:29Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:470.95:54-0.27:125:30Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:020.96:31-0.47:135:31Waning Crescent31Sat
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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