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 6h 19m 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 - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:201.54:570.36:567:42First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:471.55:550.36:567:40First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:241.66:500.36:577:39First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:241.57:410.36:577:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:161.58:250.36:587:37Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:241.51:011.49:321.49:030.46:597:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:371.52:241.49:441.39:360.56:597:34Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:521.53:321.410:081.110:070.67:007:33Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:071.54:341.410:361.010:360.77:007:32Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:211.55:331.511:070.911:060.97:017:31Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:341.56:331.511:420.711:361.17:017:30Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:451.57:381.512:200.67:027:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:551.58:521.612:101.21:050.57:027:27Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:031.610:191.612:481.41:560.47:037:26Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:081.611:511.71:301.62:530.37:037:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:491.72:221.73:550.27:047:24Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:061.75:010.27:047:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:571.86:100.27:057:21Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:341.710:52 AM1.77:471.67:170.37:057:20Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:051.712:511.78:091.58:190.47:067:19Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:331.72:211.78:451.39:140.67:067:17Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:591.63:381.89:251.010:030.77:077:16New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:251.64:471.810:060.810:481.07:077:15New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:491.65:511.810:490.611:301.27:087:14New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:101.65:541.810:340.511:131.46:086:13Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:251.66:581.811:210.411:581.56:096:11Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:301.68:101.812:120.46:096:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:121.69:371.71:121.61:050.46:106:09Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:281.72:010.56:116:08First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:590.56:116:06First Quarter30Fri
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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