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 9h 25m 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:141.17:420.28:580.97:087:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:251.13:331.18:410.39:130.87:077:38Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:401.13:501.19:280.59:320.77:067:38Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:451.24:031.110:060.69:540.57:057:39Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:411.34:121.110:390.710:190.37:037:39Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:321.34:111.111:090.910:460.27:027:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:191.44:031.111:421.011:170.17:017:40Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:061.43:571.212:221.17:007:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:551.43:531.21:291.26:597:42Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:511.412:300.06:587:42Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:591.41:130.06:577:43Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:181.42:030.06:557:43Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:291.42:570.16:547:44Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:131.43:560.16:537:45Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:391.45:000.26:527:45Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:001.36:080.37:311.16:517:46Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:121.22:171.37:200.47:500.86:507:46Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:011.32:341.28:280.68:250.56:497:47Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:241.52:491.29:310.89:060.26:487:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:351.73:051.310:321.09:50-0.16:477:48New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:391.83:211.311:331.210:37-0.36:467:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:381.83:391.412:391.36:457:49New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:381.84:001.41:551.46:447:50Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:411.812:21-0.36:437:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:501.71:20-0.26:427:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:021.62:23-0.16:417:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:051.53:290.16:407:52First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:501.44:350.37:561.26:397:53First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:221.35:440.57:551.06:387:54First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:231.11:461.36:540.78:140.86:377:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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