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 12h 15m 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 - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:471.412:121.49:541.39:45-0.36:398:11Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:041.41:441.39:581.310:23-0.36:398:10Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:241.43:141.310:341.211:01-0.16:408:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:441.34:441.211:241.011:410.16:418:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:031.36:121.212:230.86:418:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:201.27:461.212:240.31:260.56:428:07Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:351.29:311.21:100.62:270.36:428:06Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:461.311:261.32:010.93:260.06:438:05Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:511.32:581.24:26-0.16:438:05Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:161.47:35 AM1.44:581.45:28-0.26:448:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:591.56:31-0.36:458:03Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:121.57:33-0.36:458:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:441.58:30-0.36:468:01Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:051.512:321.49:581.49:20-0.26:468:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:251.42:021.410:021.310:02-0.16:477:59New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:461.43:151.410:251.210:390.16:477:58New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:071.34:221.310:591.011:090.36:487:57New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:271.35:271.211:420.911:360.56:497:56New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:431.36:331.212:280.86:497:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:541.37:451.212:000.71:160.66:507:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:521.39:141.212:220.92:050.56:507:53Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:401.312:411.12:530.46:517:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:291.33:420.36:517:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:161.44:320.26:527:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:291.55:250.26:527:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:291.56:180.16:537:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:431.67:100.16:547:47Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:481.67:580.06:547:46Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:371.611:27 AM1.59:241.58:430.06:557:44Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:471.61:201.59:121.49:250.16:557:43Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:011.52:541.59:351.210:060.36:567:42Full Moon31Mon
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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