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 12h 00m 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 - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:481.62:501.39:491.09:270.26:377:54Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:501.73:141.310:491.110:070.06:367:55Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:461.73:341.311:471.210:47-0.16:357:56Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:381.73:461.312:531.36:357:56Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:281.76:347:57Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:201.612:110.06:337:58Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:161.612:570.16:327:58Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:141.51:450.26:317:59Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:081.42:360.36:317:59Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:521.43:270.46:308:00Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:251.44:200.67:311.06:298:01Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:501.35:170.77:350.86:298:01Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:101.11:081.36:210.87:560.76:288:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:271.21:211.37:300.98:210.56:278:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:291.31:301.38:341.18:480.36:278:03Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:211.41:401.39:311.19:150.26:268:04Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:061.51:541.310:231.29:450.06:268:04New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:481.62:121.411:151.310:19-0.16:258:05New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:311.72:311.412:151.46:248:06New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:161.711:39-0.26:248:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:041.76:238:07Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:561.712:27-0.26:238:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:471.61:21-0.16:238:08Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:341.57:501.22:190.15:031.16:228:09First Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:151.410:131.13:200.35:420.96:228:09First Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:491.44:260.56:260.76:218:10First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:141.212:201.35:410.77:100.46:218:10Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:481.312:481.37:131.07:530.26:218:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:071.41:121.38:471.18:350.06:208:11Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:141.51:301.310:091.29:14-0.16:208:12Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:091.61:341.311:281.39:53-0.26:208:13Full Moon31Wed
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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