Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 8:05 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:15 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Dec 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:171.22:321.17:300.47:011.06:555:20Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:091.23:311.37:470.18:141.16:565:20Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:171.48:09-0.19:231.26:575:20Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:581.58:34-0.36:585:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:391.69:05-0.56:585:20Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:251.69:41-0.66:595:20Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:181.610:22-0.77:005:20Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:191.511:10-0.67:015:21Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:241.412:02-0.67:015:21Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:091.312:59-0.47:025:21Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:361.21:58-0.27:035:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:561.12:580.17:035:21Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:110.811:131.05:290.64:060.47:045:22Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:250.96:030.35:420.77:055:22Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:071.16:42-0.17:470.97:055:22Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:261.37:20-0.37:065:23Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:241.47:59-0.67:075:23Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:111.48:37-0.77:075:23New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:531.49:16-0.87:085:24New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:351.39:54-0.77:085:24New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:221.210:34-0.77:095:25New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:14-0.67:095:25Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:141.111:55-0.57:105:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:171.19:461.012:36-0.37:105:26Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:070.91:14-0.27:115:27Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:210.91:490.07:115:27First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:260.82:200.27:115:28First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:540.510:200.85:540.32:500.47:125:29First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:590.86:090.07:125:29First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:160.86:32-0.27:080.87:125:30Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:501.06:59-0.57:135:31Waxing Gibbous31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771450)

Common Questions About Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pier 21, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX is approximately 1:10 am — 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 Pier 21, TX?

Galveston Pier 21, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 Pier 21, 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 Pier 21, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, 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 Pier 21, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771450.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pier 21, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pier 21, TX is Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, 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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