Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 3:43 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:01 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Sep 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:171.54:321.510:241.010:500.56:577:40Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:381.55:431.511:060.811:320.76:577:39Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:581.56:551.611:550.66:587:38Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:181.58:121.612:171.012:520.46:587:37Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:391.59:391.61:081.21:540.36:597:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:001.611:131.62:101.42:590.26:597:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:211.63:421.54:060.17:007:33Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:421.75:150.17:007:32Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:511.76:240.27:017:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:421.711:10 AM1.68:301.57:300.37:017:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:211.612:491.68:561.48:270.47:027:28Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:521.62:071.69:221.39:160.57:027:27Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:191.63:151.69:491.29:560.67:037:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:441.64:161.610:161.110:290.87:037:25New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:061.55:121.610:450.910:570.97:047:23New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:241.56:051.611:170.811:211.17:047:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:361.57:001.611:520.711:441.27:057:21Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:381.57:581.612:320.67:057:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:341.59:081.612:091.41:170.67:067:18Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:341.610:331.612:361.52:060.57:067:17Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:351.61:071.62:580.57:077:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:501.63:530.57:087:15First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:271.74:480.57:087:13First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:021.75:450.57:097:12First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:271.76:410.57:097:11Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:491.711:23 AM1.58:441.57:340.67:107:10Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:091.71:191.68:421.48:240.77:107:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:291.72:431.78:581.29:110.87:117:07Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:481.73:551.89:261.09:550.97:117:06Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:071.75:011.910:010.710:401.17:127:05Full Moon30Mon
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 6:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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