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 3h 56m 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 - Aug 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:301.48:34-0.46:398:11Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:051.59:17-0.46:398:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:401.51:071.49:501.410:02-0.56:408:09Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:141.52:281.410:111.310:48-0.46:418:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:481.53:521.410:531.211:36-0.36:418:08Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:211.45:171.311:531.16:428:07Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:531.36:441.212:280.01:100.96:428:06Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:231.38:231.21:220.22:270.66:438:05Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:521.210:141.22:220.53:340.46:448:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:181.23:300.84:350.26:448:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:051.39:40 AM1.24:581.15:340.06:458:03Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:421.49:47 AM1.37:161.26:31-0.16:458:02Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:041.57:26-0.16:468:01Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:071.58:16-0.16:468:00Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:511.59:01-0.16:477:59Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:241.59:41-0.16:487:58Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:511.51:331.311:201.310:150.06:487:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:171.42:461.311:081.210:470.16:497:56New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:411.43:501.311:251.211:160.26:497:55New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:041.44:521.212:051.16:507:54New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:251.35:561.212:591.06:507:53Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:421.37:091.112:150.51:540.86:517:52Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:531.38:391.112:460.72:440.76:517:51Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:561.310:311.21:200.93:280.66:527:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:541.31:571.14:100.46:527:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:181.37:48 AM1.32:441.24:530.36:537:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:391.46:08 AM1.43:531.45:380.26:547:47First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:371.56:280.16:547:45First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:201.67:190.06:557:44Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:561.78:10-0.16:557:43Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:291.712:231.69:091.59:00-0.16:567:42Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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