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 3h 35m 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:571.47:031.511:03-0.46:565:20Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:331.37:551.412:131.311:52 AM-0.36:565:20Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:061.28:481.32:021.212:42-0.16:575:20Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:391.31:310.16:585:20First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:211.22:200.36:595:20First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:240.810:551.16:150.83:080.56:595:20First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:360.811:211.16:240.64:010.67:005:20First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:120.96:450.45:130.87:015:21Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:291.07:080.26:410.97:025:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:231.17:340.07:491.07:025:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:021.28:01-0.18:381.07:035:21Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:351.28:29-0.29:151.17:045:22Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:231.15:071.38:58-0.39:461.17:045:22Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:541.15:401.39:28-0.410:151.17:055:22Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:271.16:161.39:59-0.510:501.17:065:22Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:001.16:541.210:33-0.57:065:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:351.17:341.212:121.111:09 AM-0.47:075:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:131.111:49-0.37:075:24Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:501.112:32-0.27:085:24Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:080.89:231.03:320.71:200.07:085:25Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:250.79:511.04:090.52:110.27:095:25Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:480.710:170.94:500.33:090.47:095:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:310.85:340.04:250.77:105:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:521.06:20-0.36:280.87:105:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:561.17:07-0.58:010.97:115:27Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:491.27:53-0.78:550.97:115:28Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:251.04:351.28:38-0.89:291.07:125:28New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:131.05:171.29:23-0.89:570.97:125:29New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:041.05:581.110:06-0.810:290.97:125:30New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:541.06:381.010:49-0.711:200.87:135:30Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:420.97:211.011:30-0.57:135:31Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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