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 12h 39m 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 - Nov 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:551.54:561.99:060.310:461.56:325:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:301.65:461.99:340.26:325:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:351.910:050.16:335:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:281.910:390.16:345:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:361.811:180.16:355:30Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:020.26:355:29Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:251.812:520.26:365:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:461.71:440.36:375:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:331.72:370.46:385:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:261.73:290.56:395:27Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:301.64:230.76:395:26Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:361.511:39 AM1.27:271.15:260.86:405:26Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:391.51:251.37:220.86:371.06:415:25Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:371.42:391.57:350.57:481.26:425:25Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:321.43:391.77:570.28:551.46:435:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:251.54:331.98:27-0.19:591.56:435:24New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:171.55:241.99:04-0.36:445:23New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:181.99:47-0.56:455:23New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:161.910:36-0.56:465:23Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:241.811:31-0.510:521.76:475:22Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:271.812:32-0.36:475:22Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:421.710:321.51:37-0.26:485:22First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:031.42:430.16:495:21First Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:261.33:500.46:505:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:531.111:461.36:080.95:060.66:515:21First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:511.26:420.66:340.96:515:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:031.22:271.37:150.38:081.16:525:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:121.23:421.57:460.16:535:20Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:361.68:15-0.16:545:20Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:181.68:44-0.26:555:20Full Moon30Thu
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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