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 13h 46m 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 - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:431.91:340.26:315:34Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:121.92:350.26:325:33Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:571.93:400.36:335:32Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:571.84:490.56:335:31Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:051.711:01 AM1.47:181.36:020.76:345:30Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:141.61:051.57:151.07:130.96:355:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:221.52:331.77:400.68:211.16:365:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:291.53:461.98:140.39:271.46:375:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:301.54:512.08:540.010:391.66:375:28New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:231.65:512.19:37-0.36:385:27New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:522.010:24-0.36:395:27Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:591.911:15-0.36:405:26Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:231.812:11-0.26:405:25Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:541.71:110.06:415:25Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:130.16:425:24First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:151.63:150.36:435:24First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:231.64:160.56:445:24First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:341.55:170.76:455:23First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:451.412:441.17:530.96:190.96:455:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:531.32:121.27:490.77:191.06:465:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:541.33:221.48:000.58:161.26:475:22Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:401.34:141.58:190.29:101.36:485:22Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:141.34:561.68:420.06:495:21Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:351.69:07-0.16:495:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:151.79:36-0.26:505:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:011.710:09-0.36:515:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:581.610:46-0.36:525:21Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:28-0.36:535:20Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:041.612:16-0.36:535:20Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:191.611:041.51:07-0.26:545:20Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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