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 3h 13m 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:041.33:521.112:251.06:086:37Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:121.36:076:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:331.412:270.06:066:38Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:081.41:16-0.16:056:39First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:461.52:12-0.16:046:39First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:051.53:16-0.16:026:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:181.54:26-0.16:016:40First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:261.45:38-0.17:491.36:006:41Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:381.36:470.07:231.15:596:42Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:251.32:511.27:490.27:510.85:586:42Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:041.53:031.28:470.48:300.55:576:43Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:261.63:141.29:440.69:140.25:566:43Full Moon12Tue
13Wed4:391.73:221.210:450.910:00-0.15:556:44Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:481.83:231.212:031.25:536:44Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:561.811:42-0.35:526:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:081.75:516:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:301.712:40-0.35:506:46Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:021.61:43-0.25:496:47Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:291.52:500.05:486:47Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:251.54:010.15:476:48Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:511.45:140.35:466:49Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:051.36:210.48:291.15:456:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:201.22:161.27:180.58:150.95:446:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:431.23:251.29:050.79:240.76:437:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:521.33:281.29:460.89:430.56:427:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:521.43:231.210:261.010:060.36:417:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:441.53:071.211:101.110:320.26:407:52New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:321.62:481.312:141.36:397:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:191.611:320.06:387:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:091.76:387:54Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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