Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 1:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:32 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771510
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX Tides - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:102.24:591.611:290.710:590.17:077:37Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:162.35:251.512:410.97:067:38Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:252.35:511.42:081.27:057:39Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:412.36:151.412:43-0.23:501.37:037:39Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:032.31:45-0.27:027:40Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:252.32:54-0.17:017:40Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:332.24:080.07:007:41Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:272.15:210.18:141.36:597:42Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:082.06:290.28:341.26:587:42Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:471.52:391.97:300.38:521.16:577:43Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:531.63:041.88:230.59:070.96:567:43Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:471.73:241.79:110.79:200.86:547:44Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:361.83:421.69:550.89:350.76:537:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:211.93:591.510:381.09:540.56:527:45New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:062.04:151.511:251.110:190.46:517:46New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:512.04:301.412:231.26:507:46New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:392.14:381.41:421.36:497:47Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:302.111:590.26:487:47Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:262.16:477:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:292.112:440.26:467:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:342.21:390.26:457:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:342.22:440.26:447:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:232.23:540.36:437:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:032.15:030.37:241.26:427:51First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:372.06:100.37:321.16:417:52Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:041.72:071.97:140.57:550.86:407:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:152.02:341.88:180.68:260.56:397:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:192.23:011.79:240.89:030.16:387:54Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:212.43:271.610:341.09:45-0.16:387:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:222.63:521.611:521.310:31-0.36:377:55Full Moon30Sun
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 2:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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