Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 31m at 10:50 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:30 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:121.07:481.011:06-0.710:000.97:135:32Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:061.08:300.911:48-0.67:135:32Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:000.812:24-0.47:145:33Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:240.812:54-0.27:145:34Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:360.71:240.07:145:35First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:480.39:300.74:420.31:480.27:145:35First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:060.75:060.17:145:36First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:360.75:36-0.27:145:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:420.86:06-0.47:145:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:181.06:42-0.67:145:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:361.17:18-0.87:145:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:001.17:54-0.97:145:40Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:361.18:36-1.17:145:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:061.19:18-1.19:061.07:145:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:301.06:421.010:06-1.19:300.97:145:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:001.07:120.910:54-1.010:240.87:145:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:240.97:420.811:42-0.811:480.67:145:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:480.88:060.712:30-0.67:135:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:300.68:240.71:300.41:18-0.27:135:46Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:420.58:360.62:420.12:060.17:135:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:000.68:360.63:42-0.33:060.57:135:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:120.84:42-0.57:125:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:240.95:42-0.77:125:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:181.06:36-0.97:125:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:541.07:30-0.97:115:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:241.08:18-1.07:115:52Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:480.99:00-0.97:105:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:120.89:42-0.99:060.87:105:54New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:420.86:300.810:18-0.89:240.77:095:54New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:000.86:540.710:48-0.710:180.67:095:55New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:060.77:120.711:18-0.511:360.57:085:56Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 2:40 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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