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 4h 16m 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 - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:211.411:20-0.36:228:22New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:541.411:56-0.26:238:22New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:261.36:238:22Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:551.212:300.06:248:22Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:181.26:230.91:030.14:090.86:248:22Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:341.18:560.81:330.34:350.66:248:22Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:371.111:470.81:590.65:060.46:258:22First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:231.12:190.85:380.26:258:22First Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:031.16:120.06:268:22First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:361.26:48-0.16:268:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:291.37:26-0.36:278:21Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:161.48:07-0.46:278:21Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:261.58:49-0.66:288:21Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:501.59:32-0.66:288:20Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:191.512:151.49:321.410:16-0.66:298:20Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:471.51:551.410:011.311:02-0.56:298:20Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:151.43:361.310:541.211:49-0.46:308:19Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:411.35:161.212:111.06:308:19Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:061.26:571.112:37-0.11:410.86:318:19Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:281.28:511.01:280.22:520.56:318:18Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:461.210:571.12:220.63:510.26:328:18Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:571.23:230.94:48-0.16:338:17Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:591.28:50 AM1.24:591.25:44-0.36:338:17Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:561.46:41-0.46:348:16Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:281.57:36-0.46:348:16Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:191.58:27-0.46:358:15Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:521.59:13-0.46:358:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:131.49:54-0.36:368:14New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:301.410:29-0.26:378:13New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:471.32:031.211:061.211:00-0.16:378:13New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:061.33:281.211:421.111:280.06:388:12New Moon31Wed
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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