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 3h 36m 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 - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:271.17:28-0.87:321.16:456:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:361.08:22-0.87:580.96:446:18Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:081.14:500.99:13-0.68:450.76:436:19Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:411.25:060.910:01-0.49:380.46:426:20Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:041.25:210.810:50-0.210:350.26:416:20Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:241.25:340.811:420.211:35-0.16:396:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:461.15:420.812:400.56:386:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:161.15:370.912:36-0.31:570.86:376:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:011.11:38-0.46:366:23Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:041.22:41-0.56:356:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:281.23:48-0.46:346:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:441.25:00-0.46:336:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:321.26:12-0.36:316:25Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:521.17:15-0.36:306:26Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:321.08:06-0.29:201.06:296:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:411.04:271.08:46-0.18:590.86:286:27Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:581.04:311.09:190.09:150.76:276:28New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:021.04:380.99:470.19:440.56:266:28New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:021.04:430.910:150.310:170.46:246:29New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:011.04:440.910:440.510:510.26:236:30New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:001.14:391.011:170.711:270.16:226:30Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:051.14:311.012:010.96:216:31Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:191.24:091.012:040.01:301.06:206:31Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:481.212:47-0.16:186:32Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:331.31:35-0.26:176:33First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:301.42:32-0.26:166:33First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:411.43:38-0.26:156:34First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:541.44:50-0.26:146:34First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:001.36:02-0.27:441.36:136:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:081.27:09-0.27:241.16:116:35Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:271.33:201.28:08-0.18:000.86:106:36Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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