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 8h 35m 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 - Dec 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:260.96:210.64:140.86:555:20First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:461.16:410.45:441.06:565:20Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:441.27:060.17:171.16:575:20Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:321.47:34-0.18:201.26:585:20Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:141.58:06-0.39:031.26:585:20Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:171.34:561.58:43-0.59:281.36:595:20Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:541.45:391.59:23-0.69:481.37:005:20Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:411.46:231.510:07-0.610:171.37:015:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:361.47:081.410:55-0.611:061.27:015:21Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:381.37:541.311:47-0.57:025:21Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:481.28:381.212:391.112:41-0.37:035:21Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:151.09:181.12:230.91:370.07:035:21Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:190.99:541.13:380.72:350.37:045:22Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:340.810:261.04:420.43:410.57:055:22Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:280.95:380.15:190.87:055:22Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:051.06:28-0.17:320.97:065:23Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:201.27:13-0.39:231.07:075:23Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:111.27:54-0.47:075:23Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:491.28:30-0.57:085:24New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:211.29:04-0.57:085:24New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:521.29:37-0.57:095:25New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:231.110:09-0.510:121.07:095:25New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:081.06:561.110:41-0.510:480.97:105:26New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:591.07:281.011:13-0.47:105:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:001.011:46-0.37:115:27Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:290.912:18-0.17:115:27Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:510.912:490.07:115:28Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:130.59:060.84:060.41:200.27:125:29First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:390.59:140.84:390.21:520.47:125:29First Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:200.85:120.07:125:30First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:490.85:45-0.27:135:31First Quarter31Sat
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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