Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 8:05 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 6:04 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 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:151.42:020.06:555:20Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:251.32:590.26:565:20Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:501.011:351.26:130.94:050.56:575:20Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:201.16:150.55:320.76:575:20Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:581.36:420.27:231.06:585:20Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:131.57:18-0.29:081.26:595:20Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:141.67:59-0.57:005:20New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:071.78:41-0.77:005:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed5:581.79:26-0.87:015:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:491.610:13-0.87:025:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:461.411:02-0.77:025:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:53-0.57:035:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:241.39:531.212:44-0.47:045:22Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:271.11:32-0.27:045:22Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:471.02:170.17:055:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:011.02:580.37:065:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:240.611:070.96:380.53:370.57:065:23First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:330.86:330.34:310.77:075:23First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:170.96:500.06:580.97:085:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:051.17:14-0.27:085:24Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:351.27:41-0.47:095:25Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:031.38:11-0.57:095:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:341.38:43-0.77:105:26Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:091.39:17-0.77:105:26Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:501.29:54-0.87:115:27Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:351.210:33-0.87:115:27Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:201.111:15-0.87:115:28Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:551.111:59-0.67:125:29Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:181.012:45-0.47:125:29Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:340.91:33-0.27:125:30Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:330.69:320.84:040.42:220.17:135:30Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:04 pm — 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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