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 2h 12m 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 - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:230.85:490.810:550.011:120.36:446:18New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:270.85:520.811:220.211:570.26:436:19Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:380.85:460.811:500.46:426:19Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:040.85:360.812:420.012:220.66:416:20Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:510.85:180.91:25-0.112:530.86:406:21Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:151.02:11-0.26:396:21First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:171.13:02-0.36:386:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:571.24:00-0.46:366:23First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:351.25:05-0.46:356:23First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:171.26:11-0.56:346:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:031.27:12-0.57:481.16:336:25Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:121.18:07-0.57:561.06:326:25Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:071.24:251.08:58-0.48:380.76:316:26Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:391.34:391.09:47-0.29:260.46:306:26Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:021.34:530.910:370.110:180.26:286:27Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:191.35:040.911:310.411:13-0.16:276:28Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:371.35:111.012:350.76:266:28Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:011.35:031.012:11-0.32:021.06:256:29Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:371.31:12-0.46:246:29Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:251.32:15-0.46:226:30Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:271.33:23-0.36:216:31Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:031.34:36-0.36:206:31Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:531.35:51-0.26:196:32Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:021.27:00-0.16:186:32Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:541.17:540.09:051.06:176:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:031.13:571.18:370.18:550.96:156:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:131.14:041.09:120.29:100.76:146:34New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:151.14:111.09:410.49:350.66:136:35New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:131.24:141.010:100.510:040.46:126:35New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:091.24:111.010:420.710:360.26:116:36New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:051.24:041.111:210.911:090.16:096:36Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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