Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 11:24 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 21m at 7:17 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
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Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jul 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:041.510:31-0.46:238:22Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:351.411:07-0.46:248:22Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:091.411:44-0.36:248:22Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:431.36:258:22Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:141.312:21-0.26:258:22Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:381.312:560.06:268:22Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:551.21:300.16:268:22Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:041.29:540.72:020.35:240.66:278:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:011.12:350.65:370.46:278:21Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:390.99:48 AM1.13:120.85:580.16:288:21Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:251.26:27-0.16:288:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:321.37:04-0.46:298:21Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:201.57:49-0.66:298:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:031.68:37-0.76:308:20Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:441.69:28-0.86:308:20New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:251.612:121.59:511.510:20-0.86:318:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:041.52:021.510:011.511:13-0.76:318:19New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:391.43:411.410:491.36:328:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:111.35:171.312:07-0.512:141.16:328:18Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:381.26:571.21:01-0.22:020.96:338:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:021.28:541.01:550.23:170.66:338:17Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:221.111:071.02:510.54:170.36:348:17First Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:311.13:530.95:110.06:358:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:231.28:45 AM1.16:031.16:02-0.16:358:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:491.46:51-0.36:368:15Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:591.57:37-0.36:368:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:451.58:22-0.36:378:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:221.59:03-0.36:388:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:481.59:42-0.36:388:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:571.410:18-0.36:398:12Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:071.410:51-0.26:398:11Full Moon31Wed
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 3:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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