Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 07m at 10:34 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jul 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:221.45:491.212:28-0.42:201.16:228:22Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:081.37:161.01:24-0.23:310.96:238:22Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:511.39:070.92:210.14:320.76:238:22Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:301.211:080.93:180.45:270.56:248:22Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:041.24:160.66:170.36:248:22Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:541.011:32 AM1.15:220.87:010.26:258:22Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:291.111:50 AM1.16:581.07:390.06:258:22Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:491.211:35 AM1.19:011.18:14-0.16:258:22Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:441.38:46-0.26:268:21Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:201.39:17-0.26:268:21Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:491.39:48-0.26:278:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:161.310:19-0.26:278:21New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:441.310:50-0.26:288:21New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:151.311:22-0.26:288:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:461.311:55-0.16:298:20Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:181.36:298:20Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:481.36:030.912:300.03:530.96:308:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:151.27:430.81:070.24:200.76:318:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:371.29:520.81:490.44:460.56:318:19First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:541.111:510.92:350.65:150.36:328:18First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:071.13:280.85:500.16:328:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:201.110:21 AM1.24:321.06:32-0.16:338:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:301.210:42 AM1.26:011.17:19-0.36:338:17Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:291.411:19 AM1.38:011.28:08-0.46:348:16Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:201.512:151.39:001.38:57-0.56:358:16Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:051.51:241.49:331.39:47-0.56:358:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:461.52:371.410:091.210:36-0.56:368:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:251.43:521.310:541.111:25-0.36:368:14Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:031.45:051.311:541.06:378:13Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:411.36:201.212:14-0.11:110.96:378:13Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:171.37:431.11:050.12:270.76:388:12Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:28 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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