Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 1:31 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 48m at 7:34 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 - Jan 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:241.18:13-0.77:135:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:451.18:49-0.87:135:32Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:111.19:24-0.89:551.07:135:33Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:051.06:391.09:58-0.89:531.07:135:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:021.07:071.010:32-0.810:400.97:145:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:050.97:320.911:07-0.77:145:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:280.87:530.812:510.811:43 AM-0.57:145:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:040.68:090.81:460.612:20-0.37:145:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:570.58:170.72:270.312:590.07:145:38Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:240.58:150.73:080.01:410.37:145:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:400.67:580.73:54-0.32:250.67:145:39Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:430.84:46-0.67:145:40Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:041.05:41-0.87:145:41Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:551.16:38-1.07:145:42Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:331.17:34-1.17:145:43Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:051.08:28-1.19:011.07:135:43New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:361.09:18-1.18:520.97:135:44New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:281.06:050.910:05-1.09:280.77:135:45New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:430.96:320.810:49-0.810:260.67:135:46New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:510.86:580.711:29-0.611:460.47:125:47Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:000.77:210.612:05-0.37:125:48Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:200.57:380.61:070.312:36-0.17:125:49Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:080.47:400.62:110.112:590.27:125:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:330.47:130.63:03-0.11:000.47:115:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:290.73:52-0.37:115:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:170.84:40-0.47:105:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:020.85:30-0.57:105:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:180.96:20-0.67:095:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:320.97:08-0.77:095:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:260.97:51-0.87:085:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:240.98:30-0.89:150.87:085:56Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:32 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 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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