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 5h 49m at 7:17 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:271.46:211.312:200.96:577:40Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:301.47:411.312:580.76:577:39Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:271.49:141.412:201.11:370.56:587:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:161.411:051.512:571.32:180.46:597:36Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:181.51:421.53:060.26:597:35Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:031.74:010.17:007:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:231.85:030.07:007:33Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:201.96:10-0.17:017:31Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:261.97:18-0.17:017:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:281.88:210.07:027:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:411.71:051.88:371.69:170.17:027:28Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:581.62:471.89:141.410:080.37:037:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:151.64:151.810:011.110:560.67:037:25New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:311.55:351.810:510.911:440.97:047:24New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:451.56:521.811:430.67:047:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:531.58:121.812:351.212:360.47:057:22Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:431.59:451.81:481.51:310.37:057:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:471.82:260.27:067:19Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:240.37:067:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:051.94:240.37:077:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:161.95:280.47:077:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:101.96:330.47:087:14First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:421.87:310.47:087:13Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:391.88:190.57:097:12Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:331.712:411.510:091.58:590.67:097:11Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:351.72:311.59:551.49:320.77:107:09Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:411.63:471.610:111.210:030.97:107:08Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:471.64:541.610:341.010:331.07:117:07Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:501.65:561.711:000.811:051.27:117:06Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:491.66:581.711:280.611:411.47:127:05Full Moon30Mon
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 99% 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 (99% 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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