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 9h 29m 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 - Feb 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:010.76:090.710:32-0.511:030.47:075:57New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:570.66:320.711:01-0.411:560.37:075:58Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:560.66:540.711:32-0.37:065:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:040.57:130.712:510.212:06-0.17:055:59Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:290.57:290.61:410.112:420.17:056:00Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:210.57:440.72:30-0.11:230.37:046:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:100.68:000.73:21-0.32:090.57:036:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:380.74:17-0.43:090.67:036:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:470.85:17-0.64:460.87:026:04Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:380.96:18-0.77:050.87:016:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:200.97:16-0.87:440.77:006:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:040.93:570.98:10-0.88:200.77:006:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:220.94:300.99:00-0.89:000.56:596:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:351.05:030.89:48-0.79:460.46:586:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:420.95:350.810:34-0.510:380.36:576:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:470.96:060.811:19-0.311:370.16:566:09Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:530.86:360.712:040.06:556:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:050.77:030.712:400.012:470.26:546:10Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:290.77:250.71:42-0.11:290.46:546:11Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:090.77:270.72:42-0.22:040.66:536:12Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:590.76:410.73:42-0.22:160.76:526:13Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:150.84:41-0.36:516:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:150.85:40-0.36:506:14Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:430.86:34-0.36:496:15Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:410.87:22-0.38:370.86:486:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:540.88:03-0.38:370.76:476:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:450.84:120.98:39-0.38:550.66:466:17Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:500.84:310.99:13-0.39:210.56:456:18New Moon28Sat
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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