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 5h 35m 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 - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:301.74:061.99:431.110:280.77:127:05Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:541.75:191.910:260.811:191.07:127:03Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:171.76:292.011:140.67:137:02Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:371.77:402.012:141.212:060.47:147:01Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:541.78:581.91:221.41:020.37:147:00Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:011.710:251.92:581.62:020.37:156:59Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:551.93:050.37:156:58Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:100.47:166:56Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:111.95:170.57:166:55Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:071.96:240.67:176:54Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:471.87:260.77:186:53Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:171.81:131.510:011.48:180.87:186:52Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:401.72:251.59:461.38:590.87:196:51Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:591.73:261.69:521.29:341.07:206:50Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:151.64:211.610:081.110:031.17:206:49New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:271.65:131.710:310.910:321.27:216:48New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:331.66:021.710:570.811:001.37:216:47New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:351.66:531.711:260.611:321.47:226:46New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:351.67:471.811:580.57:236:45Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:321.68:481.812:091.612:340.57:236:44Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:001.81:150.47:246:43Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:181.92:030.47:256:42Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:580.47:256:41First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:231.93:580.47:266:40First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:101.95:050.47:276:39First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:451.86:160.57:276:38Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:141.812:211.58:261.47:260.67:286:37Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:401.72:061.68:321.28:300.87:296:36Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:041.73:271.78:590.99:280.97:306:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:261.64:381.99:340.610:231.17:306:34Full Moon30Mon
31Tue3:471.65:422.010:150.311:171.37:316:34Full Moon31Tue
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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