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 7h 58m 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 - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:410.69:270.83:240.32:130.17:135:31Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:460.69:590.84:250.03:110.47:135:32Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:310.75:23-0.24:370.67:135:33Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:000.86:17-0.47:060.77:145:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:080.97:07-0.68:410.87:145:34Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:571.07:53-0.79:360.87:145:35Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:120.84:361.08:35-0.710:040.87:145:35New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:510.85:101.09:13-0.710:130.87:145:36New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:300.85:430.99:49-0.710:160.77:145:37New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:090.86:150.910:22-0.610:370.77:145:38New Moon10Wed
11Thu2:500.76:460.810:54-0.511:260.67:145:39Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:340.77:170.811:26-0.47:145:39Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:250.67:450.712:440.511:57 AM-0.37:145:40Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:280.58:100.71:570.412:28-0.17:145:41Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:580.48:280.72:540.212:570.07:145:42First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:400.38:380.63:450.11:240.27:145:43First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:450.74:31-0.17:145:44First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:570.75:15-0.27:145:44First Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:210.75:57-0.47:135:45Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:210.86:37-0.57:290.77:135:46Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:460.87:17-0.78:130.87:135:47Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:130.97:57-0.88:300.87:135:48Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:060.84:430.98:37-0.98:490.77:125:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:130.95:130.99:18-0.99:210.67:125:50Full Moon24Wed
25Thu2:210.95:440.910:00-0.910:050.57:125:50Full Moon25Thu
26Fri3:300.96:150.810:44-0.711:010.47:115:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:410.86:460.811:30-0.57:115:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:570.77:170.712:100.212:18-0.37:105:53Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:240.67:480.71:230.01:080.07:105:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:080.68:190.72:33-0.21:580.27:095:55Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:580.68:500.73:40-0.42:520.57:095:55Third Quarter31Wed
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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