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 4h 13m 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 - Aug 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:192.05:521.41:341.16:398:11Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:431.87:251.412:210.22:040.86:398:10Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:041.79:101.51:210.52:430.56:408:10First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:221.611:031.72:371.03:290.26:418:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:321.54:231.34:18-0.26:418:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:402.05:11-0.46:428:07First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:522.36:06-0.66:428:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:502.47:00-0.76:438:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:392.57:54-0.76:448:05Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:242.58:46-0.76:448:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:032.49:35-0.56:458:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:372.32:561.612:001.56:458:02Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:072.14:051.612:201.46:468:01Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:332.05:121.612:471.26:468:00Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:561.86:221.51:181.06:477:59Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:161.77:421.512:320.61:530.86:477:58Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:341.69:171.51:261.02:310.66:487:57Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:451.511:101.72:491.33:120.56:497:56Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:371.55:091.53:560.36:497:55Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:411.94:420.26:507:54Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:392.15:290.16:507:53Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:242.26:160.06:517:52Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:032.37:00-0.16:517:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:372.47:44-0.26:527:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:092.48:26-0.26:527:49Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:382.41:321.711:071.79:09-0.26:537:48New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:052.32:501.810:511.69:520.06:547:47New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:302.24:021.811:041.410:390.26:547:46New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:532.15:141.911:311.111:300.56:557:45Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:151.96:312.012:080.86:557:44Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:341.87:552.012:290.912:530.56:567:42Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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