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 4h 19m 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:542.212:41-0.36:086:37Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:122.11:53-0.26:076:38Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:172.14:080.06:531.37:067:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:072.05:220.17:281.27:057:39Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:451.86:310.37:561.07:037:39Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:001.52:141.77:330.58:210.97:027:40Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:041.72:371.68:290.68:420.77:017:40Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:581.82:571.69:190.89:010.67:007:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:451.93:151.510:061.09:210.56:597:42New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:292.03:341.510:511.19:440.36:587:42New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:112.03:521.511:381.210:110.36:577:43New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:542.14:091.412:331.36:567:43New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:392.14:211.41:451.46:547:44Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:282.111:590.26:537:44Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:222.16:527:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:212.112:460.26:517:46Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:212.11:410.26:507:46First Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:152.02:440.36:497:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:002.03:530.46:331.36:487:47First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:361.95:020.56:401.16:477:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:071.96:100.67:020.86:467:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:181.81:351.87:160.77:320.56:457:49Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:242.12:031.78:220.98:090.26:447:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:252.32:301.79:281.08:50-0.16:437:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:242.52:591.610:381.29:35-0.36:427:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:222.73:301.611:511.410:24-0.46:417:52Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:212.74:041.61:081.56:407:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:212.64:441.62:271.56:397:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:232.512:13-0.46:387:54Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:272.46:441.51:16-0.24:421.46:387:54Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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