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 2m 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 - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:292.06:221.212:28-0.33:491.16:238:22Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:081.97:561.11:220.04:250.96:248:22Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:431.79:491.12:200.44:590.76:248:22Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:131.611:481.23:270.75:310.56:258:22Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:391.54:480.96:000.36:258:22Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:161.411:01 AM1.46:221.16:270.16:268:22Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:151.611:16 AM1.38:081.26:55-0.16:268:22Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:001.87:23-0.26:268:22Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:391.97:54-0.36:278:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:162.18:26-0.46:278:21Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:512.19:01-0.56:288:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:262.29:38-0.56:288:21New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:022.210:17-0.56:298:20New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:372.210:58-0.46:308:20Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:122.111:44-0.36:308:20Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:462.05:491.22:391.16:318:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:191.97:251.212:340.03:020.96:318:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:491.89:111.31:320.33:350.66:328:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:171.611:031.42:440.64:150.36:328:18First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:431.54:131.04:580.06:338:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:391.710:06 AM1.55:541.25:44-0.36:338:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:522.010:29 AM1.57:461.46:33-0.66:348:17Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:512.27:22-0.76:348:16Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:422.48:11-0.86:358:16Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:292.49:00-0.86:368:15Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:122.39:48-0.76:368:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:522.23:101.512:361.46:378:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:282.14:141.41:081.36:378:13Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:022.05:201.41:431.26:388:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:331.86:311.312:040.12:211.06:398:12Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:021.77:531.312:510.43:000.86:398:11Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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