Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 10:50 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 2:51 pm (1.5 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 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:121.18:02-0.77:135:32Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:381.18:36-0.87:135:32Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:081.19:12-0.97:145:33Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:431.19:49-0.97:145:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:191.010:26-0.99:581.07:145:34Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:231.07:521.011:05-0.87:145:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:190.911:45-0.77:145:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:380.812:27-0.57:145:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:040.68:510.72:400.51:10-0.27:145:37Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:360.58:550.73:190.21:550.17:145:38Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:090.68:460.74:03-0.12:450.57:145:39Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:080.84:51-0.44:070.87:145:40Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:441.05:43-0.77:145:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:471.16:36-0.97:145:42Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:321.17:29-1.17:145:42Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:111.18:22-1.17:145:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:461.09:12-1.19:201.07:145:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:271.06:190.99:59-1.09:140.97:135:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:520.96:500.810:43-0.99:530.77:135:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:590.87:190.711:24-0.711:060.67:135:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:020.77:440.712:01-0.57:135:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:130.68:030.612:580.512:33-0.27:125:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:510.48:120.62:130.312:590.07:125:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:240.47:570.63:050.11:140.27:125:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:130.63:51-0.17:115:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:110.74:34-0.37:115:52First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:500.85:19-0.57:115:53First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:540.96:05-0.67:105:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:080.96:51-0.77:105:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:181.07:35-0.87:095:55Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:301.08:17-0.97:095:56Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:50 pm — 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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