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 1h 06m at 9:39 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:450.98:57-0.99:080.97:085:57Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:160.96:030.99:35-0.99:180.87:075:58Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:390.96:220.810:13-0.910:020.77:075:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:000.86:390.810:51-0.711:010.57:065:59Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:240.86:530.711:31-0.57:066:00Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:530.77:030.612:070.312:13-0.27:056:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:360.67:060.61:100.012:570.27:046:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:370.76:540.72:09-0.31:430.57:036:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:430.85:460.83:09-0.52:280.87:036:03Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:321.04:11-0.77:026:04Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:081.15:17-0.87:016:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:451.16:23-0.97:006:06Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:021.07:26-0.97:006:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:070.98:23-0.99:200.96:596:07Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:140.95:200.99:12-0.88:540.86:586:08New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:450.95:360.89:54-0.79:240.76:576:09New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:550.95:540.710:31-0.510:100.56:566:09New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:000.86:100.711:03-0.311:030.46:556:10New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:040.76:210.711:32-0.111:570.26:546:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:150.76:230.711:590.26:536:12Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:410.66:090.712:490.012:240.46:526:12Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:340.75:460.71:37-0.112:410.66:526:13Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:160.82:25-0.26:516:14First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:580.93:16-0.36:506:15First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:081.04:12-0.46:496:15First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:371.05:12-0.46:486:16First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:031.16:11-0.56:466:17Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:561.17:05-0.66:456:17Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 12:15 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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