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 8h 15m 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 - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:011.42:230.26:198:13First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:311.410:261.03:160.46:280.96:198:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:571.34:140.56:440.66:198:14First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:311.112:191.35:220.77:120.46:198:15Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:581.212:391.36:450.97:480.16:198:15Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:101.41:011.38:131.18:29-0.16:198:16Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:121.51:261.39:261.29:12-0.36:198:16Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:071.71:571.410:271.39:58-0.46:188:17Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:591.72:351.411:221.310:45-0.56:188:17Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:481.73:211.412:241.36:188:18Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:371.64:141.31:441.36:188:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:271.55:131.212:25-0.33:011.26:188:18Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:171.56:221.11:19-0.14:081.16:188:19Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:051.48:031.02:130.15:060.96:198:19Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:471.310:210.93:060.35:540.86:198:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:231.23:580.56:350.66:198:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:160.911:51 AM1.24:500.77:090.46:198:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:501.012:111.25:550.97:390.36:198:20Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:101.112:151.17:241.08:080.16:198:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:121.211:53 AM1.28:491.18:370.06:198:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:551.39:06-0.16:208:21Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:291.49:37-0.26:208:21Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:001.410:07-0.26:208:21New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:321.410:39-0.26:208:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:051.411:12-0.26:218:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:411.411:47-0.26:218:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:181.46:218:22Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:541.412:25-0.16:218:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:291.36:510.91:070.04:370.96:228:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:591.38:570.81:530.24:580.76:228:22First Quarter30Mon
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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