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 5h 46m 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 - Jun 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:232.111:390.06:208:13Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:032.16:198:14Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:422.012:210.16:198:14Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:191.97:541.11:080.34:591.06:198:15First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:531.99:481.22:050.55:050.96:198:15First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:241.711:331.33:140.75:210.66:198:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:521.74:330.95:470.46:198:16First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:541.611:18 AM1.65:541.16:200.06:198:17Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:581.911:45 AM1.57:161.36:58-0.36:198:17Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:532.212:161.58:361.47:41-0.56:198:18Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:452.412:531.59:531.58:28-0.76:198:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:352.51:391.611:041.59:17-0.96:198:18Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:242.62:341.612:041.56:198:19Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:132.53:381.512:571.46:198:19Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:012.44:471.51:471.36:198:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:472.26:031.42:371.26:198:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:312.17:311.312:56-0.13:260.96:198:20Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:131.99:151.22:010.24:140.76:198:20Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:501.711:131.33:130.65:000.46:198:21Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:241.64:360.95:420.26:198:21Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:551.510:53 AM1.56:081.16:220.06:208:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:061.711:18 AM1.47:481.36:58-0.16:208:21Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:591.911:37 AM1.49:301.37:31-0.26:208:21Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:412.08:02-0.36:208:22Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:162.08:32-0.36:218:22Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:482.09:02-0.36:218:22New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:182.19:34-0.36:218:22New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:492.110:06-0.36:228:22New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:202.010:41-0.26:228:22New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:512.011:17-0.16:228:22Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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