Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 11h 23m at 7:47 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:19 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:121.29:56 AM1.24:491.16:19-0.16:408:11First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:291.410:03 AM1.37:381.37:11-0.36:408:10Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:321.58:04-0.46:418:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:241.58:56-0.56:418:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:081.51:051.410:121.49:45-0.46:428:08Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:471.52:241.410:251.310:33-0.36:428:07Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:231.53:381.310:541.211:18-0.26:438:06Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:581.44:471.311:421.16:448:05Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:311.35:551.212:010.012:481.06:448:04Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:021.37:101.112:440.21:580.86:458:03Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:301.28:401.01:250.52:570.76:458:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:521.210:311.02:060.73:480.66:468:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:591.22:480.94:350.46:468:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:251.18:38 AM1.23:351.15:200.36:478:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:081.28:03 AM1.25:161.26:050.26:487:59Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:251.36:500.16:487:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:051.47:350.16:497:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:321.58:170.06:497:56Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:561.58:560.06:507:55Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:201.512:461.410:191.49:330.06:507:54Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:441.52:011.410:311.310:090.06:517:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:081.53:141.410:511.210:440.16:517:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:321.54:261.411:231.111:210.26:527:51New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:551.45:401.312:071.06:527:49Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:161.46:591.312:010.412:590.86:537:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:351.48:281.312:460.71:560.66:547:47Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:501.410:091.41:360.92:530.46:547:46Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:011.411:491.52:371.23:500.26:557:45First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:041.44:041.44:500.16:557:44First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:151.65:520.06:567:43First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:251.76:550.06:567:42Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 1:03 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 79% 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 (79% 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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