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 7h 07m 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 - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:321.04:15-0.46:436:19Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:541.05:24-0.46:426:19Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:521.06:30-0.46:416:20Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:291.07:28-0.39:270.86:406:21Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:320.93:561.08:17-0.39:200.86:396:21Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:340.94:190.98:57-0.29:200.76:376:22Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:270.94:400.99:31-0.19:310.66:366:22New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:170.95:010.910:010.09:560.56:356:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:050.95:190.910:300.110:290.46:346:24New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:540.95:340.910:590.211:090.36:336:24New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:460.95:450.911:300.411:520.26:326:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:450.96:530.91:050.57:317:26Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:560.96:590.91:390.21:460.77:297:26Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:220.97:050.92:270.12:330.87:287:27Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:531.07:031.03:160.03:400.97:277:27First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:111.14:090.07:267:28First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:101.15:08-0.17:257:29First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:551.26:11-0.17:247:29First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:291.27:14-0.28:381.07:227:30Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:041.13:591.28:13-0.28:460.97:217:30Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:421.24:261.19:07-0.29:140.87:207:31Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:031.34:531.19:58-0.19:520.67:197:32Full Moon22Wed
23Thu4:161.35:181.110:480.110:370.37:187:32Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:251.45:431.111:380.311:260.17:177:33Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:311.46:081.112:330.67:157:33Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:401.46:321.112:200.01:350.87:147:34Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:541.46:531.11:19-0.12:501.07:137:35Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:161.47:051.12:22-0.14:221.17:127:35Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:411.33:27-0.17:117:36Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:001.34:350.07:097:36Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:041.35:460.17:087:37Third Quarter31Fri
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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