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 3h 44m 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 - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:441.810:54-0.46:208:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:301.711:37-0.36:198:14New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:171.66:198:14Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:071.512:21-0.26:198:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:561.41:060.06:198:15Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:361.41:500.16:198:16Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:041.32:320.36:198:16First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:221.211:150.93:110.56:220.86:188:16First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:291.23:460.76:410.56:188:17First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:231.011:20 AM1.24:240.97:070.36:188:17First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:001.110:50 AM1.25:221.17:350.16:188:18Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:081.38:05-0.16:188:18Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:501.48:37-0.26:188:18Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:241.59:12-0.46:188:19Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:581.69:49-0.56:198:19Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:351.610:29-0.56:198:20Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:141.611:13-0.56:198:20Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:551.66:198:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:361.512:01-0.46:198:20Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:111.412:51-0.36:198:21Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:421.37:361.01:44-0.14:010.96:198:21Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:061.210:081.02:390.24:420.66:208:21Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:261.23:370.65:280.36:208:21Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:191.110:39 AM1.24:460.96:150.06:208:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:061.210:38 AM1.26:491.17:02-0.26:208:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:351.47:50-0.46:218:22Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:421.58:36-0.56:218:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:311.69:20-0.56:218:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:111.610:02-0.56:228:22New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:461.510:42-0.46:228:22New Moon30Sun
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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