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 4h 22m 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 - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:200.88:020.912:540.712:10-0.47:135:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:100.68:410.82:180.612:49-0.27:135:32Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:230.59:160.83:260.51:260.07:145:33First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:050.49:440.74:210.31:580.27:145:34First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:250.410:020.75:060.12:270.47:145:35First Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:060.75:450.07:145:35First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:030.76:21-0.27:145:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:380.76:57-0.47:190.77:145:37Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:000.87:31-0.58:220.77:145:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:240.98:04-0.68:580.87:145:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:510.98:37-0.79:230.87:145:39Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:340.85:190.99:09-0.89:440.87:145:40Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:250.85:490.99:43-0.810:080.77:145:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:180.86:210.910:18-0.810:470.77:145:42Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:170.86:530.910:56-0.711:440.67:145:43Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:210.77:240.811:36-0.57:145:43Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:350.67:550.712:560.412:20-0.37:145:44Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:050.58:240.72:020.21:06-0.17:135:45Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:010.58:510.73:030.01:550.17:135:46Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:580.59:180.74:01-0.22:480.47:135:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:360.75:00-0.43:580.67:135:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:570.85:59-0.66:550.77:125:48Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:590.96:54-0.88:200.77:125:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:460.97:45-0.88:580.77:125:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:200.84:250.98:33-0.99:210.77:115:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:220.85:000.99:17-0.89:410.67:115:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:190.85:330.89:57-0.810:080.67:105:53New Moon27Mon
28Tue3:120.76:050.810:35-0.610:480.57:105:54New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:030.76:360.711:10-0.511:410.47:105:54Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:540.67:050.711:43-0.37:095:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:520.57:310.612:440.312:15-0.17:085:56Waxing 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 9:28 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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