Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 2:53 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:071.73:580.67:127:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:151.74:560.67:127:04Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:011.85:550.67:137:03Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:351.86:520.77:137:02Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:011.711:46 AM1.59:151.57:430.77:147:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:241.71:321.59:161.48:280.87:146:59Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:451.72:451.69:311.29:080.87:156:58Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:031.73:481.79:521.19:460.97:166:57New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:201.74:461.710:150.910:221.17:166:56New Moon9Fri
10Sat4:361.75:431.810:450.711:001.27:176:55New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:501.76:411.911:200.611:411.47:176:54New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:051.77:431.912:010.47:186:53Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:191.78:521.912:291.512:510.37:196:51Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:301.710:081.91:361.71:470.37:196:50Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:251.92:500.37:206:49First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:570.37:206:48First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:301.95:090.47:216:47First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:201.96:230.57:226:46Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:011.812:361.68:251.47:330.77:226:45Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:361.72:041.68:491.28:360.87:236:44Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:071.73:171.79:171.09:291.07:246:43Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:351.74:221.89:470.810:161.17:246:42Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:001.65:191.810:170.710:571.37:256:41Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:191.66:121.810:480.611:351.47:266:40Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:311.67:041.811:200.57:266:39Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:291.67:571.812:161.511:55 AM0.47:276:38Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:141.68:561.81:141.612:330.47:286:37Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:041.81:150.47:296:37Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:171.72:030.57:296:36Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:540.57:306:35Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:161.73:490.67:316:34Third Quarter31Sat
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 6:43 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 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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