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 13h 40m 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:581.96:100.17:511.26:076:37Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:151.52:201.86:590.27:491.16:066:38Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:211.72:391.77:480.38:030.86:056:38Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:221.93:561.69:380.59:290.57:047:39Full Moon4Sun
5Mon4:222.14:111.510:340.710:010.27:037:40Full Moon5Mon
6Tue5:232.34:241.411:401.010:40-0.17:027:40Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:262.44:321.41:031.37:017:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:342.56:597:41Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:492.512:18-0.46:587:42Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:112.51:19-0.46:577:42Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:312.42:30-0.46:567:43Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:372.43:47-0.26:557:44Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:272.35:05-0.18:161.46:547:44Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:042.16:180.18:171.36:537:45Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:361.62:321.97:250.38:321.06:527:45Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:571.72:531.88:260.58:500.86:517:46Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:021.93:101.69:250.89:110.66:507:47New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:002.03:231.510:241.09:340.46:497:47New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:532.13:331.511:281.29:580.26:477:48New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:422.23:371.412:451.46:467:48New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:312.210:570.16:457:49Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:212.311:330.16:447:50Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:162.26:437:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:172.212:160.16:437:51Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:242.21:080.26:427:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:272.22:090.26:417:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:172.13:180.36:407:53First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:542.14:260.36:397:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:222.05:300.47:441.26:387:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:151.51:441.96:310.57:391.06:377:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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