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 (tomorrow) : 7:47 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 33m at 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 - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:101.412:151.310:101.39:18-0.36:408:10Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:401.51:211.310:201.39:57-0.36:408:10New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:101.52:311.310:361.210:37-0.36:418:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:411.43:461.311:101.211:19-0.26:418:08New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:121.45:031.312:011.06:428:07Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:421.36:251.212:040.01:080.96:438:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:111.37:551.112:530.22:160.76:438:06Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:381.39:401.11:460.53:170.56:448:05First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:041.211:281.22:440.84:160.26:448:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:281.33:541.05:140.16:458:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:031.39:48 AM1.35:471.26:12-0.16:458:02First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:241.47:10-0.26:468:01Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:291.58:04-0.26:478:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:191.58:53-0.26:477:59Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:581.51:231.310:451.39:38-0.16:487:58Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:301.52:301.310:491.310:170.06:487:58Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:001.43:311.310:591.210:530.16:497:57Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:281.44:271.311:221.111:250.36:497:55Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:541.45:241.212:011.06:507:54Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:181.36:251.212:520.96:507:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:381.37:361.112:280.61:470.86:517:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:521.39:071.11:010.82:400.76:527:51Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:571.310:571.21:370.93:280.66:527:50Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:571.32:181.14:150.56:537:49Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:391.38:00 AM1.33:101.25:020.46:537:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:581.47:57 AM1.45:511.45:490.36:547:47Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:511.56:370.26:547:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:281.57:250.16:557:45Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:001.68:110.16:557:44Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:281.612:351.59:281.48:550.06:567:42Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:551.61:581.59:361.49:390.16:567:41New Moon31Thu
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 12:45 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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