Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 1:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:32 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771510
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX Tides - Mar 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:421.53:531.59:17-0.19:390.56:446:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:381.54:191.410:040.210:140.36:436:19New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:341.54:441.310:510.410:500.26:426:19Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:311.55:091.211:420.611:310.26:416:20Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:321.55:331.212:430.86:406:21Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:411.45:561.112:160.12:031.06:396:21Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:031.46:181.11:080.13:451.16:386:22First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:291.52:070.16:376:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:381.63:090.16:356:23First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:281.64:080.06:346:24First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:061.75:030.07:321.16:336:24Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:371.75:510.07:351.16:326:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:051.76:370.07:411.06:316:26Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:451.42:301.67:200.07:560.86:306:26Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:391.52:541.68:030.18:190.76:286:27Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:331.73:181.58:470.28:490.56:276:27Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:271.83:421.59:350.49:260.26:266:28Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:241.94:061.410:280.610:080.06:256:29Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:242.04:321.411:280.910:56-0.16:246:29Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:292.04:591.412:401.16:236:30Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:422.05:301.42:091.26:216:30Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:022.06:101.412:54-0.23:431.36:206:31Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:212.07:161.42:04-0.25:021.36:196:32Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:292.08:541.43:17-0.25:541.36:186:32Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:212.04:30-0.16:301.26:176:33Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:031.95:380.07:011.06:156:33Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:371.86:400.27:310.96:146:34Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:071.72:061.77:380.37:590.76:136:34Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:071.82:321.68:310.58:270.56:126:35New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:001.92:551.59:210.78:560.46:116:36New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:501.93:171.510:110.99:250.36:106:36New Moon31Fri
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 2:51 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 Pleasure Pier, TX?

Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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