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 8h 00m 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 - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:090.85:57-0.68:150.77:075:57Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:150.86:54-0.77:065:58Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:590.97:44-0.77:065:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:310.98:29-0.710:030.77:056:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:000.75:000.89:09-0.79:550.77:046:01New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:520.75:270.89:44-0.69:550.67:046:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:390.75:540.810:17-0.610:170.57:036:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:260.76:200.710:47-0.410:570.47:026:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:140.66:440.711:17-0.311:520.47:026:04Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:080.67:050.711:48-0.27:016:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:120.57:200.612:530.212:190.07:006:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:380.57:290.61:510.112:500.26:596:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:380.57:330.62:430.01:210.46:586:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:350.57:390.73:33-0.11:530.56:586:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:460.74:22-0.26:576:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:160.85:13-0.46:566:09First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:530.96:04-0.56:556:10Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:230.96:53-0.68:190.86:546:11Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:521.07:40-0.78:190.86:536:12Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:130.94:211.08:26-0.78:360.76:526:12Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:301.04:490.99:11-0.79:090.66:516:13Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:441.05:170.99:57-0.69:530.46:506:14Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:551.05:450.910:44-0.410:450.36:496:14Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:061.06:120.811:33-0.211:460.16:486:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:201.06:390.812:250.16:476:16Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:430.97:050.812:52-0.11:220.46:466:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:180.97:290.82:00-0.22:280.66:456:17Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:580.97:460.83:07-0.34:060.86:446:18Third Quarter28Tue
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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