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 1h 26m 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
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Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX Tides - Jun 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:172.56:198:14Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:132.312:52-0.36:198:15Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:052.17:521.21:540.05:361.16:198:15Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:512.09:551.13:000.36:050.96:198:16Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:281.811:521.34:120.56:320.86:198:16Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:581.75:250.86:560.66:198:16Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:181.412:221.56:411.07:180.46:198:17Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:201.612:421.58:001.17:390.26:198:17Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:091.812:561.49:221.28:000.06:198:18Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:512.01:051.310:481.38:23-0.16:198:18Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:292.18:50-0.26:198:19New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:062.29:20-0.36:198:19New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:442.29:54-0.46:198:19New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:232.210:30-0.46:198:20New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:042.211:10-0.46:198:20Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:462.211:54-0.36:198:20Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:282.26:198:20Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:082.112:44-0.16:208:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:462.08:361.11:420.14:570.96:208:21First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:201.810:391.22:500.35:120.76:208:21First Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:511.74:090.65:390.36:208:21First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:221.511:19 AM1.65:340.96:140.06:208:22Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:401.811:44 AM1.57:031.16:53-0.46:218:22Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:452.112:101.58:371.37:36-0.66:218:22Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:422.312:351.510:161.48:22-0.86:218:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:352.59:09-0.96:228:22Full Moon26Mon
27Tue5:252.59:58-0.96:228:22Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:142.410:47-0.86:228:22Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:012.311:37-0.56:238:22Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:472.26:238:22Waning 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 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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