Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 7:15 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:04 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:100.79:050.82:320.61:35-0.17:135:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:360.59:240.73:440.32:130.27:135:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:170.59:290.74:370.12:370.57:145:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:080.75:21-0.17:145:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:360.96:00-0.37:145:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:521.06:37-0.57:145:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:111.07:14-0.67:145:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:261.07:50-0.77:145:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:421.08:27-0.87:145:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:011.09:03-0.87:145:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:251.09:38-0.89:370.97:145:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:300.96:500.910:11-0.810:050.97:145:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:270.97:140.910:44-0.811:300.87:145:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:350.87:350.811:16-0.67:145:42Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:010.77:520.81:160.611:50 AM-0.57:145:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:390.58:010.71:570.412:25-0.27:145:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:410.48:000.62:320.21:020.17:145:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:110.57:480.73:11-0.11:410.47:145:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:200.73:57-0.42:220.77:135:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:010.94:49-0.77:135:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:341.05:46-0.97:135:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:121.16:45-1.17:125:48Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:441.17:43-1.27:125:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:141.08:38-1.28:220.97:125:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:241.05:420.99:29-1.18:470.87:115:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:541.06:080.810:17-1.09:360.77:115:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:110.96:340.711:02-0.810:430.57:115:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:240.86:570.711:43-0.57:105:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:390.67:170.612:040.312:20-0.27:105:54Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:090.57:280.61:190.112:530.17:095:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:070.57:190.62:19-0.11:140.37:095:56First Quarter31Tue
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 12:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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