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 7h 17m 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 - Feb 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:090.97:50-0.88:570.88:086:57Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:521.08:42-1.09:150.88:086:57Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:030.95:311.09:32-1.09:400.78:076:58New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:200.96:080.910:22-1.010:160.78:066:59New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:330.96:440.911:11-0.911:030.58:067:00New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:440.97:190.812:01-0.78:057:01Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:530.87:530.712:020.412:50-0.58:047:01Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:060.78:260.71:130.21:40-0.28:047:02Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:310.68:580.72:280.12:300.08:037:03Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:140.69:260.63:37-0.13:210.38:027:04First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:070.64:40-0.24:220.58:017:05First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:030.75:41-0.38:017:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:010.86:38-0.48:007:06First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:500.87:30-0.47:597:07Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:100.88:16-0.57:587:08Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:250.88:57-0.57:577:08Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:420.89:33-0.510:160.77:567:09Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:440.86:010.810:07-0.510:290.67:567:10Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:480.86:220.810:38-0.510:550.67:557:11Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:450.86:430.811:08-0.411:310.57:547:11Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:400.87:040.811:38-0.37:537:12Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:370.77:240.812:130.412:08-0.17:527:13Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:390.77:400.712:590.312:410.07:517:14Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:500.77:510.71:460.21:170.27:507:14Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:190.77:590.72:340.01:580.47:497:15Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:010.78:030.83:24-0.12:440.67:487:16Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:360.84:18-0.33:370.87:477:16Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:540.95:19-0.47:467:17Third Quarter28Sun
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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