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 5h 44m 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 - May 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:551.33:021.38:410.69:030.76:377:54Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:191.43:211.39:430.89:330.56:367:55Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:301.53:351.210:411.010:040.36:357:56Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:321.63:351.211:441.110:350.16:357:56Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:271.711:060.06:347:57Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:181.711:400.06:337:58Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:101.76:327:58Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:061.712:180.06:317:59Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:111.61:010.06:317:59Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:231.61:500.16:308:00Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:231.52:440.26:298:01Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:011.53:400.36:298:01Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:271.44:370.36:288:02Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:451.45:350.58:401.06:278:03Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:581.36:370.68:260.86:278:03Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:541.12:061.37:400.78:360.66:268:04Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:141.32:101.38:430.98:560.36:268:04Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:191.52:091.39:461.19:230.16:258:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:171.72:051.310:551.29:56-0.26:248:06New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:111.810:36-0.46:248:06New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:051.911:22-0.56:238:07New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:021.96:238:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:051.812:14-0.56:228:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:131.71:14-0.46:228:09Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:151.62:19-0.26:228:09First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:021.53:270.06:218:10First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:361.44:370.27:051.06:218:10First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:031.35:500.57:360.86:218:11First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:061.21:261.37:110.78:090.56:208:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:411.31:431.28:350.98:420.36:208:12Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:011.41:481.210:031.19:120.16:208:13Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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