Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 5:27 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Apr 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:411.32:491.18:310.28:110.56:096:37Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:031.53:061.19:270.58:560.26:086:37New Moon2Tue
3Wed4:151.63:231.110:220.79:43-0.16:076:38New Moon3Wed
4Thu5:211.63:371.211:221.010:31-0.26:056:38New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:251.63:461.212:321.16:046:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:311.66:036:39Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:451.512:16-0.26:026:40Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:131.51:15-0.16:016:41Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:501.42:180.06:006:41First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:031.33:230.15:596:42First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:341.34:310.25:576:42First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:491.25:390.38:091.15:566:43First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:011.26:400.47:460.95:556:44Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:501.12:121.27:310.68:000.85:546:44Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:041.22:201.18:150.78:220.65:536:45Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:071.32:231.18:550.88:470.45:526:45Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:021.42:191.29:351.09:140.25:516:46Full Moon17Wed
18Thu4:501.52:121.210:191.19:420.15:506:46Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:371.62:041.311:191.210:140.05:496:47Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:251.610:50-0.15:486:48Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:181.611:33-0.15:476:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:201.65:466:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:331.612:24-0.15:456:49Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:461.61:22-0.15:446:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:351.52:250.05:436:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:051.43:330.15:426:51Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:281.44:460.36:101.15:416:52Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:481.37:030.57:410.86:407:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:031.42:061.38:200.78:200.46:397:53Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:271.62:211.39:321.09:010.16:387:54Waning Crescent30Tue
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 11:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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