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 7h 37m 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 - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:240.69:040.83:440.02:390.47:135:31First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:250.84:40-0.23:490.77:135:32First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:060.95:35-0.57:135:33Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:211.16:30-0.77:145:33Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:091.17:22-0.87:145:34Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:471.18:11-0.97:145:35Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:201.18:56-0.910:030.97:145:35Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:381.05:511.09:38-0.99:530.97:145:36Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:430.96:220.910:17-0.810:140.87:145:37Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:390.96:510.810:52-0.611:070.77:145:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:330.87:180.811:25-0.57:145:39Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:310.67:420.712:290.511:54 AM-0.37:145:39Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:420.57:590.71:410.412:20-0.17:145:40Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:270.48:030.62:370.212:410.17:145:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:040.47:460.63:260.012:520.37:145:42Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:270.74:11-0.27:145:43Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:070.74:57-0.37:145:44Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:550.85:42-0.57:145:44Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:400.96:27-0.67:135:45Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:030.97:10-0.87:135:46Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:490.97:51-0.97:135:47Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:040.98:32-0.98:300.97:135:48New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:040.95:250.99:12-1.08:520.87:125:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:260.95:470.99:52-0.99:340.67:125:49New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:460.96:100.810:33-0.810:280.57:125:50New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:060.86:320.711:16-0.611:330.37:115:51Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:290.76:520.712:00-0.37:115:52Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:010.67:090.712:440.012:460.07:105:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:510.67:230.71:52-0.21:320.37:105:54First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:520.77:270.72:57-0.52:180.67:095:55First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:560.84:02-0.67:095:55First Quarter31Fri
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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