Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 12h 02m at 6:20 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:07 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Dec 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:531.25:041.49:06-0.16:565:20New Moon1Mon
2Tue5:401.49:34-0.210:311.26:575:20New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:401.36:161.410:04-0.210:301.26:575:20New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:081.36:541.410:36-0.210:581.26:585:20New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:271.27:351.311:10-0.26:595:20Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:181.311:46-0.17:005:20Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:011.212:230.07:005:20Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:371.21:020.17:015:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:051.11:420.27:025:21First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:540.710:271.15:440.72:260.47:025:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:220.710:431.15:500.53:210.67:035:21First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:560.96:100.34:360.77:045:21Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:051.06:370.06:180.97:045:22Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:001.27:10-0.37:391.07:055:22Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:491.37:48-0.58:301.17:065:22Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:211.24:341.48:30-0.79:061.17:065:23Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:071.25:191.49:14-0.89:381.17:075:23Full Moon17Wed
18Thu2:001.26:031.310:01-0.810:181.07:075:24Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:581.26:481.310:51-0.711:141.07:085:24Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:001.17:331.211:42-0.67:085:25Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:071.08:181.112:410.812:36-0.47:095:25Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:280.89:011.02:130.71:30-0.17:095:26Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:180.79:420.93:290.52:240.27:105:26Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:250.610:180.94:360.23:210.47:105:27Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:200.75:350.04:410.67:115:27Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:050.86:25-0.27:040.77:115:28Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:280.97:07-0.39:130.87:115:28Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:121.07:44-0.47:125:29Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:391.08:17-0.57:125:30Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:031.08:48-0.67:125:30New Moon30Tue
31Wed5:281.09:18-0.69:520.97:135:31New Moon31Wed
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 11:43 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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