Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX.
Next low tide : in 51m at 5:36 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:15 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771510
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX Tides - May 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:092.23:081.412:061.46:377:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri5:532.210:190.16:367:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:382.310:520.06:357:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:272.311:300.06:347:57Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:202.36:347:57Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:202.312:150.06:337:58Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:202.31:080.06:327:58First Quarter7Wed
8Thu11:152.22:100.16:317:59First Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:592.23:200.26:308:00First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:332.14:320.37:031.26:308:00First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:012.05:430.57:050.96:298:01Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:571.71:251.86:540.77:270.66:288:02Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:132.01:461.78:070.97:580.26:288:02Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:192.32:041.69:241.18:35-0.26:278:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:212.62:211.510:501.39:18-0.56:278:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:212.810:04-0.76:268:04Full Moon16Fri
17Sat6:222.810:55-0.76:258:05Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:242.811:50-0.66:258:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:272.76:248:06Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:322.512:50-0.56:248:07Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:332.31:55-0.26:238:07Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:242.29:041.33:060.16:441.26:238:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:042.04:200.46:571.06:228:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:331.85:330.67:160.86:228:09Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:001.512:531.76:450.97:340.66:228:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:111.71:081.57:591.17:510.46:218:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:061.91:181.59:171.28:080.26:218:11Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:522.01:201.410:461.38:290.06:218:11Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:332.18:53-0.16:208:12New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:122.29:21-0.26:208:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat5:522.39:53-0.36:208:13New Moon31Sat
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 9:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (29% illuminated). This places Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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