Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 1:31 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:56 pm (1.1 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 - Sep 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:011.41:201.32:300.36:577:41Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:131.53:210.36:577:39Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:161.64:150.36:587:38Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:571.65:130.26:587:37Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:371.76:120.26:597:36Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:051.77:080.26:597:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:031.77:570.27:007:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:491.68:390.37:007:32Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:501.61:141.59:451.49:170.37:017:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:581.62:471.59:591.39:520.57:017:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:071.64:081.510:221.110:270.77:027:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:161.55:221.610:520.911:030.97:027:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:221.56:341.711:290.611:431.27:037:26New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:241.57:481.712:120.47:037:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:221.69:121.812:261.41:020.27:047:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:061.710:501.81:141.62:000.17:047:23Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:040.07:057:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:091.94:130.07:057:20First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:001.95:260.17:067:19First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:121.96:390.27:067:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:321.87:470.37:077:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:441.71:031.78:571.68:450.47:077:15Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:001.62:351.79:171.49:350.67:087:14Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:171.63:521.79:471.110:180.87:087:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:341.65:001.710:190.910:551.17:097:12Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:461.66:031.710:520.711:301.37:097:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon4:511.67:041.811:260.67:107:09Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:401.68:071.812:041.512:030.57:107:08Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:081.69:211.812:431.612:430.47:117:07Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:280.47:127:05Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 2:43 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 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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