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 6h 40m 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:321.35:420.17:087:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:151.36:500.27:077:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:451.27:520.29:421.07:067:38Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:201.14:071.28:420.39:330.97:057:39Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:301.14:251.29:230.49:460.87:037:39Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:291.24:411.19:580.410:080.77:027:40Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:231.24:541.110:310.610:350.57:017:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:151.35:041.111:030.711:040.47:007:41Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:051.35:111.111:380.811:350.36:597:42Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:571.45:141.112:201.06:587:42Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:521.45:151.212:100.21:201.16:577:43Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:551.412:490.16:557:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:061.51:340.16:547:44Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:201.52:260.06:537:45Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:271.53:250.06:527:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:211.54:310.06:517:46Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:031.55:430.18:191.26:507:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:371.46:580.28:081.16:497:47Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:031.33:071.38:080.38:340.96:487:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:351.43:341.39:110.49:100.66:477:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:521.53:591.310:090.69:510.46:467:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:011.64:221.311:060.810:340.26:457:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:041.74:421.312:061.06:447:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:051.74:571.31:181.26:437:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:071.74:591.312:05-0.12:501.36:427:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:131.712:550.06:417:52Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:251.61:480.06:407:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:371.62:440.16:397:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:381.53:430.26:387:54First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:251.44:440.46:377:54First Quarter30Sun
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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