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 8h 09m 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:530.95:09-0.87:085:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:200.96:15-0.87:085:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:360.97:15-0.87:075:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:460.98:08-0.89:300.87:075:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:110.85:000.88:53-0.89:220.77:066:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:270.85:180.89:32-0.79:350.67:056:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:290.85:370.710:04-0.610:050.57:056:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:260.75:550.710:33-0.410:470.47:046:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:230.66:110.610:58-0.211:350.27:036:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:230.66:220.611:220.07:026:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:310.56:230.612:260.111:45 AM0.17:026:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:560.56:150.61:17-0.112:060.37:016:05Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:500.56:090.72:06-0.212:190.57:006:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:030.72:56-0.36:596:07Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:400.83:49-0.46:586:08Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:250.94:44-0.56:586:08Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:430.95:41-0.66:576:09Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:560.96:35-0.66:566:10Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:060.97:25-0.77:390.96:556:11Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:140.98:12-0.77:570.86:546:11Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:510.94:300.98:56-0.78:370.66:536:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:201.04:470.89:40-0.59:230.46:526:13New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:391.05:050.810:24-0.310:130.16:516:13New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:551.05:230.811:100.011:09-0.16:506:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:111.05:390.811:590.36:496:15Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:331.05:540.812:09-0.312:530.56:486:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:071.06:050.91:13-0.51:530.86:476:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:531.06:030.92:20-0.53:160.96:466:17First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:561.03:30-0.56:456:18First Quarter29Sat
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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