Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:20 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 56m at 4:31 am (1.2 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 - May 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:101.52:250.36:367:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:561.43:160.46:357:56Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:311.44:100.46:357:57Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:591.45:080.57:340.96:347:57Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:131.11:211.36:150.77:470.86:337:58Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:471.21:411.37:260.88:100.66:327:58Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:591.42:001.38:330.98:400.36:317:59Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:021.52:211.39:331.09:160.16:318:00Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:581.72:441.410:271.29:57-0.16:308:00New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:521.83:131.411:201.310:42-0.36:298:01New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:451.83:471.412:181.46:298:02New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:401.84:301.51:281.46:288:02Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:371.75:211.412:26-0.22:431.46:278:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:351.66:231.41:25-0.13:521.36:278:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:331.67:481.22:280.04:551.26:268:04First Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:241.59:561.23:330.25:551.06:268:05First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:071.44:400.56:470.96:258:05First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:441.35:530.77:320.76:248:06First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:301.21:151.37:160.98:100.56:248:07Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:511.31:401.38:381.08:430.36:248:07Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:581.41:571.29:511.19:120.26:238:08Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:521.51:521.210:581.29:390.16:238:08Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:351.510:070.06:228:09Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:131.510:360.06:228:10Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:491.611:070.06:218:10Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:271.511:420.06:218:11Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:071.56:218:11Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:501.512:190.06:208:12Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:351.512:580.16:208:12Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:161.41:400.26:208:13Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:511.42:240.36:208:13Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:25 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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