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 1h 35m at 2:23 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:080.95:271.09:11-0.610:020.97:135:31Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:510.95:571.09:42-0.610:280.87:135:32Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:330.96:291.010:12-0.611:130.87:145:33Full Moon3Sat
4Sun2:130.87:041.010:44-0.67:145:34Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:550.87:390.912:480.811:18 AM-0.57:145:34Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:140.911:53-0.47:145:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:570.68:440.82:560.612:32-0.37:145:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:320.59:100.83:310.41:14-0.17:145:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:500.49:310.74:040.22:010.17:145:37Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:060.59:490.74:400.02:550.37:145:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:420.65:23-0.34:070.57:145:39Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:580.86:09-0.56:070.77:145:40Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:580.96:57-0.77:500.87:145:41Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:471.07:46-0.98:350.87:145:41Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:140.94:321.08:34-1.09:050.87:145:42New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:150.95:131.09:22-1.09:360.77:145:43New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:180.95:530.910:09-1.010:170.77:145:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:200.96:320.910:55-0.811:140.67:145:45Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:210.87:110.811:41-0.67:135:46Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:240.77:490.712:310.412:26-0.47:135:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:390.58:250.71:500.31:09-0.27:135:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:200.48:570.62:590.11:490.17:125:48First Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:230.49:230.63:590.02:220.37:125:49First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:240.54:53-0.22:440.47:125:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:530.65:42-0.37:115:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:130.76:25-0.47:115:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:080.77:05-0.57:115:52Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:200.87:43-0.67:105:53Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:390.88:18-0.79:120.77:105:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:010.88:52-0.79:290.77:095:55Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:000.75:250.89:24-0.79:530.67:095:56Full Moon31Sat
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 4:41 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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