Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:35 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 33m at 3:13 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Nov 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:041.812:140.26:315:33Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:051.81:080.36:325:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:531.72:070.46:335:32Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:301.73:110.56:335:31Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:161.45:591.34:210.66:345:30Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:001.611:34 AM1.46:201.15:390.86:355:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:281.61:071.56:530.86:571.06:365:29Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:541.52:231.77:310.58:041.26:375:28Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:201.53:281.88:100.39:011.36:375:28New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:441.64:251.98:500.19:511.46:385:27New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:081.65:181.99:310.010:371.56:395:27New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:281.66:091.810:14-0.111:251.56:405:26New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:431.67:021.810:570.06:415:25Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:581.711:430.06:415:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:591.612:300.26:425:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:571.51:190.36:435:24Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:431.52:090.46:445:24First Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:171.42:590.66:455:23First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:421.43:530.76:455:23First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:041.16:580.94:540.96:465:22First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:011.31:271.17:070.76:051.06:475:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:151.32:321.37:270.57:121.16:485:22Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:231.33:221.47:520.38:071.26:495:21Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:311.34:041.58:180.18:521.26:495:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:461.44:431.58:460.09:301.36:505:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:061.45:221.69:16-0.110:011.36:515:21Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:311.46:031.69:49-0.210:261.46:525:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:571.46:471.610:25-0.310:561.46:535:20Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:261.47:341.511:07-0.36:545:20Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:031.48:231.512:051.411:53 AM-0.26:545:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 9:54 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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