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 3h 07m 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:572.210:56-0.56:238:22Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:352.211:40-0.46:238:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:112.16:248:22Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:442.06:211.112:28-0.24:121.16:248:22Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:131.88:301.11:230.14:090.86:248:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:381.710:351.32:290.44:290.56:258:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:581.53:510.85:010.16:258:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:231.610:13 AM1.55:301.15:40-0.36:268:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:431.910:17 AM1.47:271.46:24-0.66:268:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:472.27:11-0.96:278:21Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:422.48:00-1.06:278:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:342.58:50-1.16:288:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:222.59:41-1.06:288:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:072.410:31-0.86:298:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:502.311:21-0.66:298:20Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:282.14:421.32:311.36:308:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:031.96:051.212:10-0.33:001.16:308:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:321.87:361.212:590.13:340.96:318:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:581.69:281.21:530.54:070.76:318:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:191.511:361.33:000.84:400.46:328:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:331.44:341.15:110.26:338:18Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:111.59:32 AM1.36:431.35:440.06:338:17Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:111.86:17-0.16:348:17Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:551.96:52-0.36:348:16Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:332.17:28-0.46:358:16Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:092.28:06-0.56:358:15Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:442.28:44-0.56:368:14New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:182.29:24-0.56:378:14New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:502.210:04-0.56:378:13New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:222.210:46-0.46:388:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:512.14:241.41:201.36:388:12Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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