Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 49m at 2:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:04 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Mar 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:331.04:55-0.46:436:19First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:281.06:08-0.47:570.96:426:19Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:040.97:13-0.38:200.86:416:20Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:240.93:310.98:07-0.38:410.76:406:21Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:330.93:550.98:51-0.29:030.66:396:21Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:340.94:170.99:27-0.19:270.56:376:22Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:280.94:370.99:570.19:550.46:366:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:190.94:540.810:240.210:270.36:356:23Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:080.95:060.810:490.411:040.26:346:24Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:590.96:120.812:160.57:337:24Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:560.96:140.912:450.112:440.67:327:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:020.96:190.91:310.01:140.87:317:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:230.96:280.92:200.01:440.97:307:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:551.06:331.03:130.02:150.97:287:27Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:521.04:08-0.17:277:27Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:191.05:07-0.17:267:28Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:471.16:08-0.17:257:29Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:121.17:09-0.18:111.07:247:29Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:351.18:05-0.18:240.87:227:30Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:401.13:561.18:570.08:550.67:217:30Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:021.24:181.09:450.19:330.47:207:31New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:141.34:401.010:330.310:150.27:197:32New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:201.45:031.111:210.511:020.07:187:32New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:241.45:261.112:110.77:177:33Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:291.45:521.11:080.97:157:33Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:391.46:191.212:51-0.22:121.07:147:34Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:561.46:481.21:54-0.23:261.17:137:35Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:181.37:221.23:01-0.24:491.27:127:35First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:341.34:11-0.17:117:36First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:361.25:250.07:471.17:097:36First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:221.26:410.18:241.07:087:37Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:31 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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