Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 12h 48m at 7:04 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:431.69:251.712:391.51:160.67:127:03Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:471.610:461.81:361.62:030.57:137:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:550.57:147:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:011.83:530.57:147:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:581.84:550.57:156:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:411.86:020.57:156:58Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:171.811:28 AM1.68:151.67:090.57:166:56Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:481.81:181.78:231.48:120.67:166:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:171.82:431.88:501.29:080.87:176:54Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:441.73:571.99:260.910:000.97:186:53New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:111.75:041.910:070.710:501.17:186:52New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:361.76:072.010:510.511:411.37:196:51New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:001.77:102.011:390.47:196:50Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:211.78:162.012:381.512:300.37:206:49Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:351.79:281.92:001.61:250.37:216:48Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:481.92:240.47:216:47Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:240.57:226:46First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:051.84:260.67:236:45First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:031.85:290.77:236:44First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:451.76:320.87:246:43First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:171.71:001.49:341.37:290.97:256:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:421.72:131.49:161.28:180.97:256:41Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:031.63:151.59:221.19:001.07:266:40Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:201.64:091.69:390.99:361.17:276:39Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:341.64:581.610:010.810:101.27:276:38Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:441.65:441.710:260.610:421.37:286:37Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:541.66:291.710:530.511:161.47:296:36Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:041.67:161.811:230.411:551.57:296:35Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:141.68:091.811:570.37:306:34Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:181.69:081.812:531.612:360.37:316:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:151.81:220.37:326:33Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:24 am — 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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