Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 5:27 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 3:56 am (1.5 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 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:370.85:330.812:24-0.112:050.66:446:18Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:020.85:250.81:13-0.112:220.76:436:19Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:240.92:06-0.26:426:19Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:220.93:01-0.26:416:20Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:081.04:01-0.26:406:21Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:041.05:02-0.26:396:21Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:531.06:01-0.26:386:22Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:171.06:54-0.37:570.96:376:23Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:251.07:41-0.28:040.86:356:23Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:431.03:390.98:23-0.28:250.66:346:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:051.03:540.99:04-0.18:560.46:336:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri3:171.14:090.99:440.19:330.26:326:25New Moon12Fri
13Sat4:231.24:240.910:260.310:150.06:316:26New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:291.24:400.911:110.511:03-0.26:306:26Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:371.24:551.012:010.76:286:27Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:511.25:121.112:570.96:276:28Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:151.25:301.11:00-0.42:011.16:266:28Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:461.25:491.22:07-0.43:261.16:256:29First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:111.23:18-0.36:246:29First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:161.24:35-0.36:236:30First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:571.15:52-0.27:181.06:216:31Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:271.17:03-0.17:480.96:206:31Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:421.12:531.08:020.18:180.76:196:32Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:571.13:161.08:520.28:480.56:186:32Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:031.23:371.09:340.49:180.46:176:33Full Moon25Thu
26Fri4:011.23:541.010:100.69:480.36:156:33Full Moon26Fri
27Sat4:541.24:041.010:420.710:200.26:146:34Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:451.34:041.011:120.910:550.16:136:35Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:361.33:541.111:441.011:340.06:126:35Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:321.33:501.112:191.16:116:36Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:381.23:521.212:190.01:001.16:106:36Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 10:41 am — 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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