Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 8:38 pm (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 - Dec 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:521.51:18-0.37:556:20Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:461.42:16-0.27:566:20Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:321.43:170.07:576:20First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:411.06:331.04:240.27:576:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:091.311:43 AM1.07:000.75:380.47:586:20First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:421.21:311.07:350.57:050.77:596:20Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:111.22:571.28:120.28:290.88:006:20Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:381.24:071.38:490.09:401.08:006:21Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:011.15:051.49:24-0.210:411.08:016:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:181.15:541.49:59-0.311:371.18:026:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:231.16:381.410:32-0.48:036:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:211.411:06-0.48:036:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:051.311:40-0.48:046:22Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:531.212:17-0.38:056:22Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:431.212:55-0.38:056:22Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:311.11:35-0.28:066:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:101.12:150.08:066:23Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:401.02:560.18:076:23Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:370.38:086:24Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:021.012:260.67:210.44:230.48:086:24Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:170.92:050.77:380.25:270.68:096:25Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:250.93:150.88:010.07:040.78:096:25Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:310.94:071.08:27-0.28:340.88:106:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:420.94:501.18:56-0.49:330.98:106:26Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:021.05:311.29:28-0.610:101.08:116:27New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:311.06:121.210:04-0.810:341.08:116:27New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:091.16:541.210:44-0.910:591.08:116:28New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:571.17:381.211:28-0.911:371.08:126:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:531.18:241.112:16-0.88:126:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:571.09:091.012:390.91:08-0.78:126:30Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:130.910:021.02:290.82:03-0.48:136:30Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 11:10 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 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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