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 10h 29m 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:491.11:481.36:530.78:240.86:377:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:061.22:111.37:560.88:410.76:367:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:121.32:281.28:490.99:030.56:357:56Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:071.32:401.29:351.09:280.46:347:57Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:541.42:461.310:161.19:550.36:337:57New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:371.52:541.310:581.210:230.26:327:58New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:181.63:071.311:451.210:530.16:327:59New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:591.63:221.312:521.36:317:59New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:441.66:308:00Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:331.612:040.06:298:00Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:261.612:470.06:298:01Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:201.61:350.16:288:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:091.52:290.26:278:02First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:481.59:341.13:270.36:261.16:278:03First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:211.44:310.56:450.96:268:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:501.45:440.67:170.66:268:04Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:341.31:171.37:070.87:550.46:258:05Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:531.41:421.38:281.08:360.16:258:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:011.62:081.39:391.19:19-0.16:248:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:001.72:331.410:411.210:02-0.26:248:07Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:541.83:001.411:431.310:46-0.36:238:07Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:451.83:261.412:531.46:238:08Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:351.76:228:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:271.612:20-0.16:228:09Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:201.51:090.06:218:10Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:131.52:000.16:218:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:591.42:510.36:218:11Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:371.311:110.93:410.57:010.96:208:11Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:071.34:310.77:140.76:208:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:561.012:281.25:280.87:360.66:208:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:181.112:411.26:381.08:010.46:208:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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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