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 38m 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 - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:491.27:341.112:470.21:530.76:398:11Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:061.29:211.01:260.52:530.56:408:10Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:111.111:351.12:000.83:440.36:418:09Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:441.22:201.04:300.16:418:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:381.25:160.06:428:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:491.46:04-0.16:428:07Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:171.46:54-0.16:438:06Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:491.57:42-0.16:438:05Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:121.58:26-0.26:448:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:091.59:07-0.26:458:04Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:041.49:43-0.26:458:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:111.41:311.310:321.310:16-0.16:468:02New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:241.42:581.311:011.210:470.06:468:01New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:371.44:251.211:391.111:190.26:478:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:501.35:491.212:210.96:477:59Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:591.37:161.21:060.66:487:58Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:031.38:541.212:290.71:540.46:497:57Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:001.310:451.41:091.02:440.26:497:56Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:461.41:521.33:380.06:507:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:211.54:37-0.26:507:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:551.65:41-0.36:517:53First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:281.76:47-0.36:517:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:511.77:51-0.36:527:51Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:511.68:50-0.26:527:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:041.61:251.69:001.59:41-0.16:537:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu5:221.52:581.59:361.310:260.16:537:47Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:411.44:171.510:221.111:070.36:547:46Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:001.45:301.511:110.911:440.66:557:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:171.46:421.412:010.76:557:44Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:281.47:591.412:180.912:510.66:567:43Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:251.49:301.412:511.11:410.46:567:42Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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