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 6h 50m 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 - Apr 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:281.25:041.112:240.21:421.06:086:37Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:431.21:120.26:076:37Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:571.22:040.26:066:38First Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:581.32:590.26:056:39First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:441.33:580.26:046:39First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:191.35:020.27:131.16:036:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:481.36:060.27:191.06:016:40Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:051.22:141.27:060.37:390.86:006:41Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:281.32:381.28:010.48:090.65:596:42Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:401.43:011.28:520.58:460.45:586:42Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:451.53:251.29:420.79:280.15:576:43Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:471.63:491.210:340.810:150.05:566:43Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:481.74:151.311:311.011:07-0.15:556:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:511.74:421.312:401.25:546:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:581.65:111.312:04-0.12:021.25:526:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:101.65:431.31:07-0.13:281.35:516:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:221.52:130.05:506:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:261.48:391.23:220.16:301.25:496:47Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:181.44:340.37:061.15:486:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:001.35:490.47:340.95:476:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:211.21:341.36:580.67:580.85:466:49Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:341.22:031.27:560.78:190.75:456:49Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:371.32:261.28:440.88:400.65:446:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:311.42:441.29:230.99:020.45:436:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:191.42:551.29:581.09:270.35:426:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:031.52:571.210:331.19:550.25:416:52New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:461.53:591.212:151.26:407:52New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:301.54:081.31:171.26:397:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:181.512:030.26:397:53Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:111.512:420.26:387:54Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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