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 : 11:53 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 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 - Apr 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:521.23:171.18:220.18:380.87:077:38Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:271.33:381.19:220.39:150.67:067:38Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:461.43:581.110:150.59:510.47:047:39New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:541.44:141.111:050.710:270.27:037:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:541.54:251.111:560.911:040.07:027:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:501.54:221.212:541.17:017:41New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:461.57:007:41Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:441.512:21-0.16:597:42Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:531.41:050.06:587:42Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:201.41:560.06:567:43Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:561.42:510.16:557:43First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:501.43:510.26:547:44First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:101.34:520.36:537:45First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:241.35:540.36:527:45First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:361.36:540.48:271.06:517:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:091.12:461.27:520.68:420.86:507:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:371.22:531.28:450.79:020.66:497:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:471.42:561.29:360.99:270.36:487:48Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:471.52:571.210:271.09:570.16:477:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:421.72:571.311:241.210:32-0.16:467:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:351.72:521.412:381.36:457:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:311.86:447:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:311.812:02-0.36:437:51Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:391.712:58-0.36:427:51Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:521.62:01-0.26:417:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:551.63:09-0.16:407:53Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:381.54:200.16:471.36:397:53Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:101.45:350.37:141.16:387:54Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:041.31:361.36:530.57:510.86:377:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:491.31:581.38:110.88:270.56:377:55Waning Crescent30Sun
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 7:54 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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