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 : in 48m at 1:57 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:591.45:480.59:221.16:377:55First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:031.12:261.36:530.68:461.06:367:56Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:381.12:471.37:520.78:560.86:357:56Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:491.23:021.38:420.89:160.76:347:57Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:491.33:131.39:270.99:390.56:337:57Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:431.43:171.310:091.010:050.36:327:58Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:311.53:191.310:531.110:320.26:327:59Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:171.63:201.311:461.211:020.16:317:59Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:041.611:370.06:308:00Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:541.76:298:01Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:501.712:17-0.16:298:01Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:521.71:05-0.16:288:02Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:541.71:590.06:278:02Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:481.63:000.06:278:03Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:301.54:050.26:268:04Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:041.55:160.37:261.06:268:04Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:081.21:341.46:330.57:490.76:258:05Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:501.32:001.37:510.78:230.56:258:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:111.52:231.39:040.99:000.26:248:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:211.62:441.310:121.19:390.06:248:07New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:221.72:591.311:201.210:19-0.16:238:07New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:181.73:011.312:421.36:238:08New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:111.811:41-0.26:228:08New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:041.76:228:09Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:001.612:26-0.16:218:10Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:001.61:130.06:218:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:571.52:020.16:218:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:451.42:530.26:208:11First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:201.43:450.46:208:12First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:471.34:370.57:490.86:208:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:180.91:071.35:320.77:560.76:208:13First Quarter31Wed
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 5:17 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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