Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:27 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 35m at 3:56 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:121.58:53-0.26:555:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:441.59:23-0.26:565:20New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:191.49:54-0.310:091.36:575:20New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:091.36:561.410:27-0.210:191.36:585:20New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:361.37:371.311:02-0.26:595:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:191.311:38-0.26:595:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:581.312:14-0.17:005:20Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:291.212:510.17:015:21Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:521.21:290.27:015:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:320.710:061.15:260.72:110.47:025:21First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:120.710:151.15:270.53:030.67:035:21First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:560.95:470.24:170.87:045:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:091.16:16-0.16:261.07:045:22Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:071.36:53-0.38:041.17:055:22Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:551.47:35-0.68:501.27:055:22Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:411.48:21-0.89:091.27:065:23Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:261.35:251.49:08-0.99:261.27:075:23Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:291.36:081.49:57-0.99:561.17:075:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:341.36:511.210:48-0.810:451.07:085:24Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:411.27:331.111:40-0.67:085:24Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:521.18:141.012:090.912:32-0.47:095:25Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:140.98:511.01:520.71:24-0.17:095:25Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:070.79:250.93:120.52:140.27:105:26Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:220.79:540.94:190.23:030.57:105:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:310.75:170.04:090.77:115:27Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:290.96:06-0.27:115:28Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:261.06:49-0.37:125:28Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:521.07:27-0.57:125:29Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:051.18:02-0.57:125:29Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:181.08:35-0.67:135:30New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:371.09:08-0.69:380.97:135:31New Moon31Fri
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 46% 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 (46% 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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