Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High1:59 AM1.9 ft
- Low2:41 PM0.4 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High2:41 AM1.9 ft
- Low3:41 PM0.5 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1:59 AM | 1.9 ft |
| Low | 2:41 PM | 0.4 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 2:41 PM low. Second window 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing8:00 to 10:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 8:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 3:41 PM low. Second window 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mid tide from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayFri 16 | H1:59a1.9 | L2:41p0.4 | 1.5 spring tide | ||
| SatOct 17 | H2:41a1.9 | L3:41p0.5 | 1.4 | ||
| SunOct 18 | H3:05a1.9 | L4:42p0.5 | 1.3 | ||
| MonOct 19 | H2:54a1.8 | L5:42p0.6 | 1.2 | ||
| TueOct 20 | H2:43a1.8 | L6:39p0.7 | 1.1 | ||
| WedOct 21 | H2:45a1.7 | L9:23a1.4 | H12:11p1.4 | L7:32p0.8 | 0.9 |
| ThuOct 22 | H2:50a1.7 | L9:02a1.2 | H2:13p1.5 | L8:22p0.9 | 0.7 |
Spring tides Friday. Lows drop to 0.4 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8771450.
Nearby stations
Currents
Galveston Channel, East End
- Slack4:59 AM
- Max ebb1:11 PM 0.7 kn
- Slack4:58 PM
- Max flood11:49 PM 0.8 kn
Current predictions for Galveston Channel, East End, 0.9 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- Every 6 minutes
- Coordinates
- 29.310° N, 94.793° W
- Time zone
- Central, UTC−5
- Station ID
- NOAA 8771450
About the tides at Galveston
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 0.2 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The mean range is small, about 1.0 ft, so wind and pressure can matter as much as the tide itself. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 1.4 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 28, with a range of 2.2 ft. Neap tides follow on October 23, when the range shrinks to 0.7 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 2.1 ft on October 27, and the lowest is −1.2 ft on January 21.
Galveston Pier 21, Galveston Channel is a NOAA water level station with a live gauge, updated every 6 minutes. Predictions come from the station's own tide records. It also reports water temperature, wind and air pressure. It was established in 1904. The nearest other station is Galveston Pleasure Pier, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 1 h 3 m earlier. For tidal currents, see Galveston Channel, East End.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.