Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX.
Next low tide : 1:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 7:24 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771510
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX Tides - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:191.75:261.312:250.76:446:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:401.75:551.212:08-0.31:501.06:436:19Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:101.86:261.21:11-0.43:311.16:426:19Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:411.82:20-0.56:416:20Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:561.83:32-0.56:406:21Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:531.84:41-0.47:111.16:386:21Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:361.85:45-0.37:401.16:376:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:101.76:43-0.28:051.06:366:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:391.42:371.67:34-0.18:260.86:356:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:371.43:001.58:190.18:450.76:346:24New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:291.53:201.48:590.39:050.66:336:25New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:181.63:401.49:370.49:280.46:326:25New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:051.64:001.310:150.69:550.36:316:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:541.64:211.310:570.810:270.36:296:26Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:451.64:401.211:470.911:040.26:286:27Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:411.64:561.212:571.16:276:28Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:471.65:021.22:441.26:266:28Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:021.712:380.16:256:29First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:201.71:380.16:236:29First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:231.82:420.16:226:30First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:091.83:450.16:216:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:461.84:450.06:401.26:206:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:171.85:420.06:491.16:196:32Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:011.51:451.86:370.17:110.86:186:32Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:091.72:121.77:310.27:420.66:166:33Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:121.92:381.68:270.48:190.36:156:33Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:132.13:041.59:250.69:010.06:146:34Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:152.23:321.510:280.89:48-0.26:136:35Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:182.34:011.511:381.110:39-0.36:126:35Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:242.34:311.512:591.36:106:36Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:372.35:061.52:281.46:096:36Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771510)

Common Questions About Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX is approximately 10:35 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 Pleasure Pier, TX?

Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 Pleasure Pier, 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 Pleasure Pier, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pleasure Pier, 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 Pleasure Pier, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771510. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771510.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX is Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). This places Galveston Pleasure Pier, 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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