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 51m at 1:00 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:381.39:020.92:320.15:280.86:238:22Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:011.211:380.93:280.35:480.56:238:22Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:201.24:310.66:220.26:238:22Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:241.111:33 AM1.15:540.97:03-0.16:248:22Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:481.311:41 AM1.27:531.17:47-0.36:248:22Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:581.48:32-0.56:258:22Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:551.59:18-0.66:258:22Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:451.610:03-0.66:268:22New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:301.610:49-0.66:268:21New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:131.511:34-0.46:278:21New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:561.46:278:21Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:391.312:19-0.36:288:21Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:191.31:03-0.16:288:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:551.27:150.91:460.14:410.86:298:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:231.19:570.82:260.35:140.66:298:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:421.13:020.55:460.56:308:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:120.810:47 AM1.13:350.76:190.36:308:19First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:011.010:18 AM1.14:060.96:520.16:318:19First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:401.17:27-0.16:318:18Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:281.28:02-0.26:328:18Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:571.38:37-0.36:328:18Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:241.49:13-0.46:338:17Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:531.49:50-0.46:348:17Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:241.510:27-0.46:348:16Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:571.511:07-0.46:358:15Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:301.42:501.311:461.311:49-0.36:358:15Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:021.44:361.21:221.16:368:14Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:321.36:171.112:35-0.12:251.06:368:14Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:591.28:091.01:240.13:150.76:378:13Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:221.210:181.02:170.44:030.56:388:12Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:401.23:160.74:520.26:388:12Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:13 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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