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 25m 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:521.07:11-0.67:135:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:191.17:49-0.78:521.07:135:32Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:491.18:28-0.98:431.07:135:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:101.05:211.19:08-0.99:010.97:135:34New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:201.05:541.09:51-0.99:380.87:145:34New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:311.06:261.010:35-0.810:300.77:145:35Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:450.96:580.911:22-0.711:420.57:145:36Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:040.87:290.812:10-0.47:145:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:340.77:590.81:080.312:59-0.27:145:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:250.68:270.72:250.11:500.17:145:38First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:290.68:530.73:33-0.22:440.47:145:39First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:260.74:37-0.44:030.67:145:40First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:190.85:38-0.67:145:41Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:390.96:35-0.77:145:42Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:180.97:26-0.87:145:42Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:440.98:12-0.87:135:43Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:070.98:52-0.89:590.87:135:44Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:460.85:300.89:27-0.79:500.77:135:45Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:420.85:540.89:58-0.710:060.67:135:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:340.76:170.710:27-0.610:460.57:135:47Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:260.76:400.710:54-0.411:440.47:125:47Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:220.67:000.711:21-0.37:125:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:250.57:150.612:480.311:47 AM-0.17:125:49Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:430.47:220.61:460.112:120.07:115:50Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:360.37:230.62:360.012:350.27:115:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:220.63:23-0.27:115:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:220.74:10-0.37:105:53Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:070.74:58-0.57:105:53Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:200.85:47-0.67:095:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:480.86:36-0.77:095:55Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:580.97:24-0.97:270.87:085:56Waning Crescent31Tue
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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