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 56m 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 - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:221.05:44-0.57:447:18First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:511.06:58-0.57:437:19Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:501.08:05-0.49:490.97:427:20Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:430.94:540.99:01-0.39:470.87:417:20Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:050.95:060.99:45-0.29:590.77:407:21Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:110.95:200.810:21-0.110:200.57:397:22Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:100.95:340.810:500.010:470.47:377:22Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:050.95:460.811:150.211:180.37:367:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:580.95:520.811:400.411:530.17:357:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:530.95:510.812:050.57:347:24Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:510.95:470.912:320.012:320.77:337:25Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:591.05:460.91:150.012:590.87:327:25Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:231.05:431.02:01-0.11:210.97:317:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:121.02:52-0.17:297:26Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:021.13:47-0.27:287:27Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:301.24:47-0.27:277:28Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:571.25:51-0.27:267:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:361.16:55-0.28:271.17:257:29Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:461.17:55-0.28:100.97:237:29Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:061.14:011.08:50-0.18:420.77:227:30Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:431.24:171.09:410.09:230.57:217:31New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:041.34:331.010:310.310:070.27:207:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:161.44:501.011:220.510:54-0.17:197:32New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:241.55:071.112:160.77:187:32New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:311.55:241.11:171.07:167:33Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:431.55:411.212:42-0.42:291.17:157:34Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:041.45:541.21:44-0.43:501.27:147:34Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:341.42:50-0.37:137:35First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:041.34:01-0.27:127:35First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:111.35:15-0.17:107:36First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:501.26:310.18:561.17:097:36First Quarter31Tue
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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