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 3h 52m 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 - Mar 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:101.14:33-0.66:456:18First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:081.25:43-0.76:446:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:431.26:52-0.76:436:19Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:111.17:54-0.78:151.06:416:20Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:371.14:351.08:50-0.68:390.86:406:20Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:051.14:590.99:41-0.59:200.66:396:21Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:211.15:220.910:27-0.310:090.56:386:22Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:311.15:420.811:110.011:020.36:376:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:401.05:590.811:550.311:560.16:366:23Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:531.06:050.812:410.56:356:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:161.05:450.812:490.01:360.76:346:24Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:571.01:41-0.16:326:25Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:591.12:33-0.16:316:25Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:351.13:29-0.26:306:26Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:341.24:29-0.26:296:27Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:071.25:33-0.26:286:27Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:081.16:34-0.26:276:28Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:011.17:26-0.26:256:28Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:081.18:10-0.18:480.96:246:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:511.04:191.18:48-0.19:030.86:236:30Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:121.14:311.19:230.09:280.76:226:30New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:211.14:421.09:580.29:580.56:216:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:271.24:511.010:360.410:320.36:206:31New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:331.24:561.011:180.611:120.16:186:32Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:431.34:571.012:130.86:176:33Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:011.34:471.11:401.06:166:33Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:291.412:51-0.26:156:34Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:011.41:50-0.36:146:34First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:261.52:57-0.36:126:35First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:341.44:10-0.36:116:35First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:201.45:29-0.26:106:36Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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