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 5h 18m 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 - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:051.31:510.06:086:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:291.32:510.06:076:37First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:001.33:550.16:066:38First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:431.35:010.16:056:39First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:371.36:020.18:111.16:046:39Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:411.26:570.27:581.06:036:40Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:351.22:471.27:460.38:100.86:016:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:061.32:521.18:340.58:340.56:006:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:201.42:561.19:220.79:040.25:596:41Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:261.52:561.210:150.99:410.05:586:42Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:291.72:531.211:191.110:24-0.25:576:43Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:321.711:14-0.45:566:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:401.75:556:44Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:571.712:11-0.45:546:44Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:251.61:16-0.35:536:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:501.62:27-0.25:516:46Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:441.53:43-0.15:506:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:131.45:010.17:171.25:496:47Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:341.36:180.37:291.05:486:47Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:281.31:531.27:270.57:550.85:476:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:561.32:101.28:270.78:220.65:466:49Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:101.42:221.29:220.98:490.35:456:49Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:131.52:231.210:181.19:150.25:446:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:071.61:481.211:291.29:430.15:436:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue5:561.610:140.05:426:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:431.610:480.05:416:52New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:341.611:290.05:406:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:351.65:396:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:541.612:150.05:396:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:171.51:070.16:387:54Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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