Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 36m at 1:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:30 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Aug 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:491.32:141.211:461.211:03-0.16:388:11New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:151.33:261.112:311.16:398:11New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:421.34:371.11:361.06:408:10Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:081.35:501.012:050.22:320.96:408:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:311.27:120.912:370.33:170.86:418:08Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:491.29:000.91:120.53:540.66:418:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:001.211:031.01:500.74:280.56:428:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:061.22:330.95:030.36:438:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:421.19:10 AM1.23:261.05:420.16:438:05First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:561.39:15 AM1.34:381.26:26-0.16:448:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:541.47:15-0.26:448:03Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:421.58:06-0.36:458:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:251.612:091.48:551.48:56-0.46:458:02Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:031.61:341.59:161.49:47-0.46:468:01Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:391.52:561.59:521.310:36-0.36:478:00Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:141.54:161.510:391.111:27-0.16:477:59Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:471.45:331.411:371.06:487:58Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:191.46:521.412:180.212:460.86:487:57Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:511.38:191.31:120.42:000.66:497:56Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:211.39:591.32:110.73:080.46:497:55Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:481.311:461.33:191.04:090.36:507:54Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:061.34:451.25:080.26:507:53Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:261.46:040.26:517:52Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:491.56:570.16:527:51Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:501.57:460.16:527:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:291.58:300.16:537:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:551.59:080.26:537:47Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:171.51:141.410:281.39:420.26:547:46Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:371.52:301.410:311.310:130.36:547:45New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:581.53:341.410:531.210:420.46:557:44New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:181.54:351.311:271.111:110.56:557:43New Moon31Tue
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 4:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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