Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 7:15 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 5:27 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 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:491.43:301.111:141.010:49-0.16:096:37Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:501.53:161.212:291.26:086:37Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:571.56:066:38Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:161.512:25-0.36:056:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:481.51:26-0.36:046:39Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:101.52:34-0.26:036:40Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:071.43:48-0.26:026:40Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:301.35:060.06:521.26:016:41Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:511.36:220.17:031.05:596:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:171.32:101.27:300.37:380.85:586:42Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:501.42:281.28:310.58:170.55:576:42Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:091.52:451.19:280.78:550.25:566:43New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:161.62:571.210:240.99:320.15:556:44New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:171.62:581.211:291.110:10-0.15:546:44New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:141.610:50-0.15:536:45New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:111.611:33-0.15:526:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:141.65:516:46Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:301.512:210.05:506:47Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:061.51:140.15:496:47Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:251.42:120.25:476:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:551.43:120.25:466:48First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:091.44:130.35:456:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:201.35:140.57:271.15:446:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:301.36:130.67:310.95:436:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:011.21:351.27:090.77:490.75:436:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:191.31:361.28:030.98:110.45:426:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:221.41:321.28:571.08:360.25:416:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:171.61:241.39:551.29:060.05:406:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:081.710:41-0.26:397:53Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:591.811:22-0.36:387:54Full Moon30Mon
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 12:21 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 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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