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 6h 30m 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 - Oct 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:072.82:110.07:127:05First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:220.07:127:04First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:232.84:350.17:137:03First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:222.85:450.27:137:01Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:072.711:05 AM1.89:041.86:490.37:147:00Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:412.512:471.99:031.77:460.57:156:59Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:082.42:012.09:141.58:360.77:156:58Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:282.23:032.19:281.39:221.07:166:57Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:442.13:592.29:431.110:061.27:166:56Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:572.04:512.210:020.910:511.47:176:55Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:091.95:422.310:230.811:451.67:176:53Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:181.96:352.310:500.67:186:52Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:181.87:312.41:071.811:21 AM0.57:196:51Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:352.411:580.57:196:50Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:482.412:420.57:206:49Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:032.51:350.57:216:48Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:390.57:216:47Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:052.53:460.57:226:46Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:502.54:500.57:226:45Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:252.55:510.57:236:44Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:532.512:071.88:141.66:480.67:246:43Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:162.31:312.08:071.47:440.77:246:42Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:372.22:412.28:221.18:420.97:256:41Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:562.13:452.58:490.79:441.27:266:40New Moon24Fri
25Sat3:132.04:492.79:240.410:541.57:266:39New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:291.94:532.89:040.011:201.76:275:38New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:411.96:002.99:51-0.26:285:37Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:122.910:43-0.36:295:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:292.911:42-0.36:295:36Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:462.812:49-0.26:305:35First Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:522.72:020.06:315:34First Quarter31Fri
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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