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 5h 54m 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 - Mar 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:350.94:22-0.37:447:18First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:141.05:27-0.37:437:19First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:371.06:33-0.37:427:20First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:271.07:35-0.37:417:20Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:551.08:28-0.37:407:21Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:141.09:13-0.310:200.87:387:22Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:580.95:320.99:50-0.210:150.87:377:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:580.95:500.910:23-0.210:300.77:367:23Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:520.96:080.910:52-0.110:580.67:357:23Full Moon9Thu
10Fri4:440.96:240.911:210.011:340.57:347:24Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:370.96:380.911:490.27:337:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:330.96:480.912:140.412:200.37:327:25Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:340.96:530.912:560.312:540.57:307:26Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:470.96:540.91:390.21:330.77:297:27Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:131.06:500.92:240.02:190.87:287:27Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:451.16:021.03:130.03:121.07:277:28Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:051.14:07-0.17:267:28Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:091.25:09-0.27:257:29Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:591.26:16-0.37:237:30Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:371.27:23-0.38:311.17:227:30Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:061.24:091.28:26-0.38:411.07:217:31Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:521.24:371.29:23-0.29:160.87:207:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:171.35:041.110:16-0.19:590.67:197:32New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:311.45:301.111:080.110:470.37:177:32New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:411.45:551.112:000.47:167:33New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:491.46:171.112:570.67:157:34Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:001.46:361.112:320.02:040.87:147:34Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:171.46:461.11:30-0.13:231.07:137:35Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:431.32:30-0.17:127:35First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:111.33:310.07:107:36First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:301.34:350.07:097:36First Quarter31Fri
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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