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 2h 10m 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 - Jan 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:301.27:28-0.77:135:31Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:031.28:05-0.97:135:32Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:401.28:45-1.07:145:33Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:201.29:29-1.19:211.17:145:33Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:221.27:001.110:16-1.19:391.17:145:34Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:501.17:381.011:04-1.010:300.97:145:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:161.08:100.911:55-0.87:145:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:470.98:370.812:130.812:46-0.57:145:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:350.78:580.72:080.51:37-0.27:145:37Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:580.69:130.73:180.22:290.27:145:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:220.69:180.74:17-0.23:310.57:145:39Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:340.85:13-0.57:145:40Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:311.06:05-0.77:145:40Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:251.16:55-0.87:145:41Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:021.17:43-0.97:145:42Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:331.08:27-0.97:145:43Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:001.09:09-0.97:145:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:260.99:48-0.99:000.97:145:45New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:040.96:520.810:23-0.89:190.87:135:45New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:260.87:160.810:57-0.710:130.77:135:46New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:300.77:380.711:28-0.611:580.67:135:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:390.67:550.711:57-0.47:135:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:000.58:050.61:480.412:24-0.27:125:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:490.38:020.62:420.212:470.07:125:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:560.37:460.63:230.01:030.37:125:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:240.64:00-0.27:115:51First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:500.74:39-0.47:115:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:440.95:21-0.67:105:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:301.06:07-0.87:105:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:391.06:56-0.97:095:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:001.17:45-1.07:095:56Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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