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 6h 26m 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 - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:001.912:550.26:315:33Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:251.811:351.81:530.26:325:33First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:521.72:540.46:335:32First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:010.56:335:31First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:081.610:23 AM1.46:321.35:140.76:345:30Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:231.612:341.56:371.06:330.96:355:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:381.52:031.77:070.77:491.26:365:29Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:511.53:161.87:440.38:561.46:375:28Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:021.54:192.08:240.09:581.56:375:28Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:121.65:162.09:07-0.210:591.66:385:27Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:201.76:112.09:52-0.36:395:27Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:071.910:39-0.36:405:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:111.811:30-0.26:415:25Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:261.712:230.06:415:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:401.61:180.16:425:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:171.52:130.36:435:24Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:401.53:060.56:445:24Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:571.43:580.76:455:23Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:431.17:070.94:570.96:455:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:091.31:231.27:060.76:081.06:465:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:131.32:411.37:230.57:241.26:475:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:031.33:371.47:460.38:291.36:485:22Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:191.58:120.19:251.46:495:21Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:561.68:39-0.16:495:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:331.69:09-0.26:505:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:131.69:42-0.36:515:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:581.610:18-0.36:525:21New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:491.610:58-0.36:535:20Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:441.511:42-0.36:535:20Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:301.412:31-0.26:545:20Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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