Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 12:53 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 7:11 am (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 - Dec 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:481.32:560.26:555:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:520.46:565:20First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:021.311:42 AM0.97:110.75:010.66:575:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:111.21:241.07:060.56:230.86:585:20Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:181.22:371.27:220.17:420.96:585:20Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:231.23:381.47:50-0.28:511.16:595:20Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:301.24:331.68:25-0.59:501.27:005:20Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:421.35:251.79:06-0.710:411.37:015:21Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:591.46:181.69:52-0.811:221.47:015:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:271.47:151.610:43-0.87:025:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:151.511:38-0.77:035:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:161.312:37-0.67:035:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:081.21:38-0.37:045:22Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:471.12:39-0.17:055:22Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:440.811:171.05:350.83:420.27:055:22Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:180.811:431.06:140.54:550.47:065:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:090.86:490.26:290.77:075:23Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:020.92:431.07:210.08:130.87:075:23Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:110.93:521.17:49-0.27:085:24Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:381.28:16-0.47:085:24Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:121.28:43-0.57:095:25New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:441.29:11-0.67:095:25New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:171.29:42-0.67:105:26New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:541.210:14-0.67:105:26New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:361.110:49-0.67:115:27Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:231.111:26-0.57:115:27Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:071.012:03-0.57:115:28Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:411.012:41-0.47:125:29Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:040.91:20-0.27:125:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:190.92:020.07:125:30First Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:580.410:180.85:390.32:510.27:135:31First 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 10:02 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 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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