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 : 1:57 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 7:27 am (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 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:341.25:381.112:510.21:411.07:087:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:461.31:340.17:077:37Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:091.32:200.17:067:38Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:271.43:110.17:057:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:321.44:080.07:047:39Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:201.45:110.07:027:40Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:551.46:190.07:017:40Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:231.47:250.08:341.17:007:41Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:461.33:471.38:270.18:440.96:597:42Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:271.44:081.29:230.29:170.76:587:42Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:481.54:291.210:170.49:580.46:577:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:011.64:481.211:110.610:430.26:567:43New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:091.75:061.212:110.96:557:44New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:161.75:211.21:221.16:537:44Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:261.75:311.312:25-0.22:521.26:527:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:421.71:23-0.26:517:46Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:031.62:25-0.16:507:46First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:201.63:300.06:497:47First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:241.54:400.16:487:47First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:131.45:530.26:477:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:491.47:060.49:201.16:467:49Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:081.23:161.38:100.59:200.96:457:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:241.23:371.39:020.69:310.86:447:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:291.33:541.29:440.79:480.76:437:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:261.34:041.210:190.810:100.56:427:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu5:181.44:051.210:531.010:360.46:417:52Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:051.53:561.211:311.111:050.26:407:52Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:521.53:451.212:251.26:397:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:411.66:387:54Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:341.612:110.16:387:54Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 10:42 am — 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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