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 6h 43m 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 - Jun 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:061.59:41-0.16:208:13Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:571.610:10-0.26:198:14Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:401.610:40-0.26:198:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:211.611:13-0.26:198:15Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:041.611:51-0.26:198:15Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:521.66:198:16Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:471.512:32-0.16:198:16Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:421.51:180.06:188:16Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:221.42:040.16:188:17Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:481.42:500.26:188:17Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:061.33:360.36:188:18Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:171.34:240.57:220.76:188:18Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:500.912:201.25:230.77:300.46:188:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:241.112:171.26:450.97:490.16:188:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:341.312:111.28:281.18:18-0.26:198:19Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:321.58:53-0.46:198:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:231.79:34-0.66:198:20New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:131.810:21-0.76:198:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:031.811:11-0.76:198:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:551.76:198:21Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:491.612:07-0.66:198:21Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:411.51:06-0.56:208:21Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:261.47:071.12:08-0.24:371.16:208:21Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:011.39:381.03:100.05:240.86:208:22First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:291.211:561.04:120.46:110.56:208:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:511.15:200.76:550.36:218:22First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:491.112:051.16:570.97:350.06:218:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:291.211:52 AM1.19:311.18:11-0.16:218:22Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:491.48:44-0.36:228:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:391.59:16-0.36:228:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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