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 1h 03m 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 - Jul 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:251.211:39 AM1.28:521.18:38-0.26:238:22Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:021.311:58 AM1.29:581.29:09-0.36:248:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:361.49:42-0.36:248:22New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:091.410:16-0.46:258:22New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:441.510:53-0.46:258:22New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:211.411:33-0.46:258:22New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:591.46:268:22Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:371.45:201.112:17-0.33:141.16:268:22Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:131.37:001.01:05-0.13:460.96:278:21Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:461.28:590.91:560.14:230.76:278:21First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:161.211:060.92:510.45:060.46:288:21First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:421.23:510.65:510.26:288:21First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:501.111:05 AM1.25:020.96:39-0.16:298:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:161.211:25 AM1.26:581.17:28-0.36:298:20Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:271.311:44 AM1.29:001.28:16-0.46:308:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:251.49:02-0.56:318:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:131.59:46-0.56:318:19Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:541.510:28-0.46:328:19Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:331.42:231.212:111.26:328:18Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:091.43:251.212:501.16:338:18Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:451.34:271.11:491.16:338:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:201.25:351.012:250.02:450.96:348:17Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:521.26:560.91:020.23:310.86:348:16Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:211.28:540.81:390.44:110.76:358:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:421.111:100.82:160.54:500.56:368:15Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:521.12:530.75:290.46:368:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:590.99:49 AM1.13:300.96:070.26:378:14Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:481.16:460.16:378:13Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:301.29:58 AM1.27:071.27:25-0.16:388:13Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:091.38:03-0.26:388:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:411.48:41-0.26:398:11Waning Crescent31Mon
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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