Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 3:44 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 6:59 am (1.3 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 - Jul 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:241.211:120.92:440.45:250.56:238:22First Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:461.23:390.66:000.26:238:22First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:531.011:06 AM1.24:440.86:420.06:238:22First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:141.211:27 AM1.26:111.07:27-0.26:248:22Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:211.311:54 AM1.28:051.28:14-0.46:248:22Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:181.412:311.39:221.29:02-0.56:258:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:071.51:201.310:091.39:49-0.66:258:22Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:511.52:191.310:461.210:35-0.56:268:22Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:331.53:231.311:291.211:21-0.46:268:21Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:141.44:281.212:331.16:278:21Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:541.35:341.112:07-0.21:531.06:278:21Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:341.36:481.012:530.03:020.96:288:21Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:111.28:230.81:380.23:580.76:288:21Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:451.210:220.82:210.44:470.56:298:20Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:131.13:010.65:300.46:298:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:170.910:30 AM1.13:380.86:100.26:308:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:591.010:25 AM1.14:141.06:480.16:308:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:291.110:05 AM1.15:401.17:260.06:318:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:201.28:02-0.16:318:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:481.38:38-0.26:328:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:131.39:12-0.26:328:18Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:381.312:411.210:291.29:46-0.36:338:17New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:051.41:391.210:571.210:19-0.36:338:17New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:321.42:411.211:311.110:52-0.26:348:16New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:011.43:491.112:181.16:358:15New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:301.35:021.11:151.06:358:15Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:581.36:221.012:060.02:080.86:368:14Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:251.27:541.012:480.22:560.76:368:14Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:501.29:431.01:340.43:420.56:378:13First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:121.211:321.12:240.74:300.26:388:12First Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:331.23:200.95:210.06:388:12First Quarter31Thu
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 11:21 am — 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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