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 3h 47m at 7:34 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:221.82:121.311:201.310:09-0.36:367:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:201.910:56-0.46:357:56Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:181.911:48-0.56:357:56Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:181.96:347:57Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:251.812:47-0.46:337:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:371.71:51-0.36:327:58Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:401.62:59-0.16:327:59Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:231.54:080.26:318:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:531.45:190.47:271.06:308:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:001.21:171.36:320.67:570.86:298:01Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:451.21:361.37:500.88:250.66:298:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:131.31:461.29:081.08:510.46:288:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:251.51:371.210:301.29:150.26:278:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:211.69:400.06:278:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:041.610:070.06:268:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:431.710:37-0.16:268:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:211.711:11-0.16:258:05New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:031.611:49-0.16:258:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:521.66:248:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:511.612:310.06:248:07Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:491.61:150.06:238:08Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:281.52:010.16:238:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:521.52:480.26:228:09First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:071.43:360.47:061.06:228:09First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:151.34:310.66:590.76:228:10First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:491.112:151.35:400.87:160.46:218:11Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:241.312:101.37:181.17:450.16:218:11Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:381.511:58 AM1.39:121.38:23-0.26:218:12Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:401.79:07-0.56:208:12Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:341.99:54-0.66:208:13Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:261.910:44-0.76:208:13Full Moon31Mon
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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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