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 7h 08m 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 - Apr 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:001.35:141.111:400.711:280.27:087:37New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:551.45:311.112:240.97:077:38Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:541.45:491.212:100.11:171.07:057:38Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:011.46:081.212:590.02:281.17:047:39Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:151.46:311.21:55-0.13:561.27:037:39Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:291.42:58-0.17:027:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:341.44:050.07:017:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:261.45:190.17:181.17:007:41First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:091.36:360.27:541.06:597:42Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:481.22:461.37:500.38:310.86:577:42Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:131.33:191.28:550.49:070.66:567:43Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:261.43:491.29:510.69:440.56:557:44Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:301.54:171.210:410.710:200.36:547:44Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:271.54:411.211:290.910:570.26:537:45Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:211.54:591.212:171.06:527:45Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:131.55:061.21:121.16:517:46Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:071.54:561.212:150.12:221.26:507:47Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:051.512:580.16:497:47Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:091.41:450.26:487:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:151.42:360.36:477:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:131.43:310.36:467:49Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:571.44:280.46:457:50Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:311.35:290.58:111.06:447:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:591.36:320.68:160.96:437:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:211.12:211.37:330.78:350.86:427:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:341.22:411.38:280.78:570.66:417:52Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:341.32:581.39:170.89:220.46:407:53Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:291.53:141.310:040.99:500.36:397:53New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:191.63:321.310:501.110:230.16:387:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:091.73:521.311:391.211:020.06:377:55New Moon30Thu
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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