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 2h 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 - Jul 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:111.411:31-0.26:238:22Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:471.36:248:22Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:241.312:07-0.16:248:22Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:001.312:440.06:258:22Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:331.21:210.26:258:22Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:011.29:000.71:590.35:130.76:268:22Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:221.111:430.82:380.55:420.56:268:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:351.13:170.76:130.36:278:22Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:220.910:42 AM1.14:030.86:450.26:278:21Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:361.010:52 AM1.15:111.07:180.06:288:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:311.211:09 AM1.27:161.17:52-0.26:288:21Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:141.311:36 AM1.28:511.28:28-0.36:298:21Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:511.412:161.39:391.29:07-0.46:298:20Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:281.41:091.310:051.29:48-0.56:308:20New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:051.52:121.310:291.210:32-0.56:308:20New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:421.53:231.311:061.211:18-0.46:318:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:201.44:401.212:041.16:318:19Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:571.36:011.212:07-0.31:230.96:328:19Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:331.37:311.112:590.02:370.76:328:18Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:091.29:171.01:550.23:410.56:338:18First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:431.211:101.02:530.54:400.36:338:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:161.23:570.85:360.16:348:17First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:531.110:46 AM1.25:221.06:31-0.16:358:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:221.211:12 AM1.27:391.17:23-0.26:358:16Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:371.38:11-0.26:368:15Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:321.48:54-0.36:368:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:121.49:33-0.26:378:14Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:431.410:07-0.26:378:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:121.310:40-0.16:388:12Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:391.32:431.111:391.111:100.06:398:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:071.33:521.112:131.16:398:11Full Moon31Sun
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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