Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 4:35 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:011.43:451.110:360.810:170.06:096:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:571.44:001.211:221.011:00-0.16:076:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:561.54:161.212:161.16:066:38Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:031.54:361.31:251.26:056:38Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:181.45:011.312:49-0.22:471.36:046:39Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:331.41:53-0.16:036:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:371.47:141.33:03-0.15:131.26:026:40First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:251.34:170.06:011.16:016:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:041.35:360.26:431.05:596:41Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:361.26:510.37:220.85:586:42Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:141.32:051.27:570.58:010.65:576:43Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:291.42:321.28:540.78:370.45:566:43Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:341.52:551.29:450.89:130.25:556:44Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:311.53:141.210:331.09:480.15:546:44Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:231.53:221.211:221.110:240.15:536:45Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:131.53:131.212:191.25:526:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:041.511:440.15:516:46Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:001.55:506:47Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:041.412:300.15:486:47Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:111.41:210.25:476:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:091.42:150.35:466:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:501.33:110.45:456:49Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:191.34:100.56:551.15:446:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:421.36:120.67:580.96:437:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:041.12:001.37:150.78:170.86:427:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:251.22:141.38:150.88:390.66:427:51Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:301.42:271.39:100.99:050.46:417:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:271.52:401.310:011.09:360.16:407:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:191.62:551.310:511.210:110.06:397:53New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:101.73:131.411:431.310:52-0.26:387:54New Moon30Sat
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 10:15 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 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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