Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 48m at 3:44 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:561.412:221.39:311.39:09-0.36:398:11Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:241.41:321.39:471.29:48-0.36:398:10New Moon2Fri
3Sat5:511.42:451.310:141.210:29-0.26:408:09New Moon3Sat
4Sun6:201.44:011.310:541.011:11-0.16:418:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:481.45:181.311:470.911:550.16:418:08Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:161.36:381.212:510.76:428:07Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:441.38:051.212:430.31:590.56:428:06Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:121.39:451.21:340.63:030.36:438:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:391.311:291.22:310.94:050.16:448:05First Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:051.33:361.15:060.06:448:04First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:041.39:32 AM1.35:231.26:07-0.16:458:03First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:251.47:06-0.16:458:02Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:281.48:02-0.16:468:01Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:141.512:291.310:071.38:51-0.16:468:00Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:481.41:391.310:201.39:340.06:477:59Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:171.42:421.310:311.210:110.16:487:58Full Moon16Fri
17Sat5:431.43:391.310:461.110:430.26:487:57Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:081.44:341.211:111.011:120.36:497:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:321.35:291.211:480.911:400.56:497:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:531.36:281.212:350.86:507:54Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:101.37:351.112:080.61:260.76:507:53Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:211.38:591.112:370.82:180.66:517:52Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:281.310:421.21:091.03:080.56:517:51Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:351.31:431.13:560.46:527:50Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:441.34:440.36:527:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:541.45:330.36:537:48Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:431.46:230.26:547:47Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:151.57:130.16:547:46Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:431.511:11 AM1.58:491.48:000.16:557:44Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:091.612:441.58:551.48:460.16:557:43Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:341.62:071.59:151.39:310.16:567:42New Moon31Sat
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 9:28 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 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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