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 6h 38m 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 - Jun 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:181.811:26-0.56:208:13Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:111.76:198:14Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:091.612:15-0.36:198:14Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:141.51:06-0.26:198:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:101.41:590.06:198:15Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:431.42:500.16:198:15Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:021.33:370.36:198:16Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:151.24:220.57:240.76:188:16Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:390.912:181.25:080.87:300.56:188:17Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:261.012:051.26:121.07:490.36:188:17Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:501.211:31 AM1.27:581.18:130.16:188:18Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:461.48:40-0.16:188:18Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:261.59:09-0.36:188:18Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:011.69:42-0.46:188:19New Moon14Sun
15Mon6:381.710:18-0.56:198:19New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:191.710:59-0.56:198:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:051.611:44-0.56:198:20New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:571.66:198:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:451.512:33-0.46:198:20Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:211.41:26-0.36:198:21Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:461.37:491.02:21-0.15:191.06:198:21First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:031.210:511.03:170.25:370.76:208:21First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:161.24:160.66:110.36:208:21First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:001.111:19 AM1.25:340.96:510.06:208:21First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:411.310:59 AM1.28:091.27:34-0.36:208:22Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:031.58:18-0.56:218:22Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:051.69:02-0.66:218:22Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:531.79:46-0.66:218:22Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:371.610:30-0.66:228:22Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:191.611:14-0.56:228:22Full Moon30Tue
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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