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 45m 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 - Jun 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:561.610:30-0.26:208:13Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:391.611:07-0.26:198:14Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:211.611:45-0.16:198:14Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:031.56:198:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:471.512:240.06:198:15Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:301.41:040.16:198:16Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:101.31:460.26:198:16Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:421.32:280.46:188:16Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:071.311:380.93:100.56:190.76:188:17Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:241.23:530.76:450.56:188:17Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:220.911:32 AM1.24:430.97:120.36:188:18Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:391.111:37 AM1.25:591.07:410.26:188:18Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:371.211:47 AM1.27:461.18:120.06:188:18Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:231.412:041.39:091.28:44-0.26:188:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:031.512:291.310:071.39:19-0.36:198:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:411.61:021.410:481.39:57-0.46:198:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:211.61:481.411:161.410:39-0.56:198:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:011.62:491.411:501.311:24-0.46:198:20New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:421.54:051.312:581.36:198:20Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:241.55:271.212:13-0.32:161.16:198:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:041.46:591.11:06-0.13:171.06:198:21Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:421.38:531.02:010.14:120.76:208:21First Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:171.310:571.02:590.45:050.56:208:21First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:481.24:000.65:560.26:208:22First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:451.111:17 AM1.25:130.96:470.06:208:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:181.211:40 AM1.27:111.17:35-0.26:218:22Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:361.311:52 AM1.29:211.28:20-0.36:218:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:371.49:01-0.36:218:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:221.49:39-0.36:228:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:581.410:15-0.36:228:22Full Moon30Fri
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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