Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:15 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 29m at 5:27 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:341.84:570.56:126:05Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:491.85:570.66:126:04Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:431.76:480.76:136:03Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:441.712:141.58:261.47:310.86:136:02Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:491.61:411.58:291.38:070.96:146:01Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:551.62:511.68:481.18:401.06:145:59New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:591.63:521.79:100.99:131.26:155:58New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:001.64:481.89:350.79:461.46:165:57New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:561.65:431.810:030.510:201.56:165:56New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:511.76:401.910:350.410:531.76:175:55Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:311.77:451.911:140.36:175:54Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:072.012:010.26:185:53Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:570.26:195:52Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:512.02:010.26:195:50First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:342.03:100.26:205:49First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:031.94:220.46:205:48First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:061.85:360.56:215:47Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:211.711:35 AM1.67:031.56:450.76:225:46Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:381.71:211.77:251.27:490.96:225:45Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:541.62:451.87:590.88:471.16:235:44Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:091.63:561.98:360.59:431.46:245:43Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:201.64:592.09:140.310:421.66:245:42Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:231.75:582.09:530.26:255:41Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:021.76:572.012:001.710:34 AM0.16:265:40Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:032.011:190.16:265:39Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:331.912:070.26:275:38Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:000.36:285:38Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:351.81:570.46:285:37Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:021.82:560.56:295:36Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:581.73:540.66:305:35Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:581.74:510.76:315:34Third Quarter31Wed
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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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