Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 6:21 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:421.08:01-1.17:290.97:085:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:010.98:50-1.18:140.87:085:57New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:221.05:230.89:38-1.09:060.67:075:58New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:501.05:450.810:25-0.810:050.47:065:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:120.96:070.711:13-0.511:120.17:066:00Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:340.86:270.712:01-0.27:056:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:020.76:450.712:22-0.112:510.17:046:01Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:450.76:560.71:32-0.31:440.47:046:02First Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:450.76:470.72:38-0.52:490.77:036:03First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:560.83:43-0.67:026:04First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:420.94:49-0.67:026:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:300.95:56-0.77:016:05Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:060.96:57-0.77:006:06Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:210.97:49-0.66:596:07Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:080.88:32-0.69:210.86:586:08Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:210.85:070.89:07-0.59:120.76:576:08Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:400.85:160.79:36-0.49:370.66:576:09Full Moon17Sun
18Mon2:440.85:270.710:02-0.310:140.46:566:10Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:450.75:380.710:27-0.210:560.36:556:11Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:460.75:450.710:510.011:390.16:546:11Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:490.75:470.711:160.26:536:12Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:010.75:440.712:220.011:42 AM0.46:526:13Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:290.75:380.71:05-0.112:070.66:516:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:190.85:230.81:50-0.312:270.76:506:14Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:440.92:39-0.46:496:15Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:521.03:36-0.56:486:16Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:291.14:39-0.56:476:16Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:251.15:46-0.66:466:17Waning Crescent28Thu
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 11:54 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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