Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 7:04 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 03m at 5:07 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:121.44:181.29:500.29:440.57:077:38Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:221.54:461.210:420.410:270.37:067:38Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:271.55:141.211:330.611:140.17:047:39Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:281.55:391.212:270.87:037:39Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:301.56:011.212:020.01:291.07:027:40Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:351.56:141.212:540.02:441.17:017:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:461.41:480.07:007:41Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:031.42:450.16:597:42Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:161.43:440.26:587:42Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:161.34:460.36:577:43Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:011.35:510.36:557:43Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:351.36:550.49:011.06:547:44Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:081.13:011.27:530.58:580.96:537:45Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:181.13:231.28:420.69:140.86:527:45Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:191.23:421.29:240.69:370.66:517:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:121.33:571.210:030.710:020.56:507:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:011.44:111.210:400.810:290.46:497:47New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:481.44:231.211:190.910:590.36:487:48New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:351.54:361.212:051.16:477:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:251.54:491.31:071.26:467:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:191.64:581.312:100.12:431.36:457:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:211.612:550.16:447:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:271.61:470.16:437:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:301.62:450.16:427:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:231.53:480.16:417:52First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:071.54:580.37:171.16:407:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:441.46:140.47:430.96:397:53Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:031.32:161.47:310.58:170.76:387:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:281.42:471.38:420.78:540.56:377:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:411.53:151.39:450.89:340.36:377:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 12:05 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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