Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 4h 28m at 12:53 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:040.56:126:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:131.82:590.56:126:04First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:151.83:590.56:136:03First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:521.95:000.56:136:02First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:161.85:580.56:146:00Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:341.86:500.56:145:59Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:511.811:48 AM1.68:431.57:360.66:155:58Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:061.81:281.68:391.48:190.76:165:57Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:201.72:461.78:511.29:000.96:165:56Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:321.73:561.89:150.99:421.06:175:55Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:431.65:031.99:480.710:281.36:175:54Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:511.66:102.010:270.411:231.56:185:53Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:551.77:222.011:140.36:195:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:491.78:432.01:011.712:070.16:195:50Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:132.01:080.16:205:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:362.02:140.16:205:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:260.26:215:47Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:372.04:420.36:225:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:201.95:570.56:225:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:511.811:44 AM1.68:061.57:050.66:235:44Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:171.71:161.68:181.38:020.86:245:43Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:401.72:321.78:391.18:491.06:245:42Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:591.63:371.79:040.99:301.16:255:41New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:131.64:361.89:300.710:061.36:265:40New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:181.65:301.89:570.510:401.56:265:39New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:011.66:241.810:270.411:221.66:275:38New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:131.67:201.811:000.46:285:37Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:251.811:370.36:295:37Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:481.812:200.36:295:36Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:211.81:100.46:305:35Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:040.46:315:34First Quarter31Thu
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 3:58 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 11% 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 (11% 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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