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 5h 24m 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 - Jan 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:160.77:10-0.15:430.68:136:31Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:220.97:41-0.47:400.78:136:32Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:010.84:161.08:17-0.69:030.88:136:33Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:290.95:041.18:58-0.89:460.98:146:33Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:111.05:491.29:42-1.010:140.98:146:34New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:041.06:331.210:28-1.110:440.98:146:35New Moon6Wed
7Thu3:051.07:161.111:17-1.011:240.88:146:36New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:091.08:001.012:08-0.98:146:36Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:160.98:430.912:260.71:01-0.78:146:37Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:290.89:260.81:590.61:54-0.58:146:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:000.610:060.83:280.42:49-0.28:146:39First Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:010.510:430.74:420.23:440.18:146:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:060.55:470.04:450.38:146:40First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:580.66:44-0.26:270.58:146:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:410.77:32-0.48:530.68:146:42Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:000.74:480.88:13-0.58:146:43Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:240.88:49-0.68:146:44Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:500.99:22-0.78:146:45Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:140.99:54-0.78:136:45Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:390.810:24-0.711:020.78:136:46Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:050.77:060.810:55-0.711:210.78:136:47Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:000.77:350.811:25-0.78:136:48Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:520.78:040.812:050.611:56 AM-0.68:126:49Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:450.68:320.71:190.612:27-0.58:126:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:440.58:580.72:320.512:59-0.38:126:51Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:570.49:190.73:250.31:33-0.28:116:51Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:370.49:330.64:060.22:100.08:116:52Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:550.49:410.64:440.02:520.28:106:53Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:490.55:24-0.23:430.48:106:54Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:130.76:09-0.44:540.68:096:55Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:180.86:59-0.67:510.78:096:56Waning Crescent31Sun
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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