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 7h 37m 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 - May 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:111.51:250.26:377:55Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:091.52:130.26:367:55First Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:581.53:040.36:357:56First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:361.54:000.46:347:57First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:071.45:020.57:301.06:337:57First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:331.46:130.67:450.86:337:58Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:341.31:571.37:260.78:120.66:327:58Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:521.42:201.38:360.88:470.36:317:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:591.62:431.39:371.09:270.16:308:00Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:001.73:081.410:351.110:11-0.16:308:00Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:571.83:371.411:331.210:58-0.26:298:01Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:521.84:081.412:391.36:288:02Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:491.84:441.42:011.46:288:02Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:481.75:251.412:43-0.23:241.46:278:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:481.61:42-0.16:268:03Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:481.52:440.16:268:04Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:391.510:101.13:470.36:491.06:258:05Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:221.44:510.57:260.96:258:05Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:081.112:571.35:590.77:570.76:248:06Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:371.11:261.37:120.88:230.66:248:07Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:531.21:481.28:211.08:460.46:238:07Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:561.32:001.29:201.19:100.36:238:08Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:471.41:571.210:091.29:340.26:228:08Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:291.51:451.310:521.210:010.16:228:09New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:071.51:511.311:381.310:300.06:218:09New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:441.511:010.06:218:10New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:231.611:340.06:218:11New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:051.66:208:11Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:501.512:110.06:208:12Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:381.512:510.06:208:12Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:231.51:350.16:208:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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