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 9h 15m 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 - Jan 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:440.96:25-0.46:300.87:135:31Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:251.07:03-0.67:560.97:135:32Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:031.17:44-0.88:270.97:145:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:401.18:27-0.98:480.97:145:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:521.05:171.19:12-1.09:180.97:145:34Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:581.05:541.09:58-1.010:010.87:145:35Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:061.06:311.010:46-0.810:590.67:145:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:160.97:070.911:35-0.67:145:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:320.87:440.812:180.512:25-0.47:145:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:590.78:190.81:410.31:15-0.17:145:38Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:490.68:530.72:550.02:060.27:145:39Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:480.69:260.74:02-0.22:570.47:145:40Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:460.65:04-0.34:260.67:145:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:040.76:02-0.57:145:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:100.86:54-0.67:145:42Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:330.97:39-0.77:145:43Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:480.88:18-0.77:145:44Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:050.88:52-0.79:540.77:145:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:120.75:250.89:24-0.79:350.77:135:45New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:200.75:470.89:54-0.69:540.67:135:46New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:160.76:100.710:22-0.610:370.57:135:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun3:110.66:340.710:51-0.511:360.47:135:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:070.66:560.711:19-0.37:125:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:090.57:150.712:440.311:47 AM-0.27:125:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:230.47:300.61:430.212:160.07:125:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:070.37:400.62:310.012:460.27:115:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:220.47:490.63:15-0.11:160.37:115:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:590.74:00-0.37:105:53First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:160.74:48-0.57:105:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:590.85:40-0.67:095:55Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:110.96:33-0.87:050.87:095:56Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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