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 51m 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:431.07:53-0.68:421.06:446:18Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:471.08:37-0.68:390.96:436:19Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:181.04:570.99:18-0.59:090.76:426:19Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:451.05:080.99:58-0.39:500.46:416:20Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:051.15:180.810:41-0.110:380.26:406:21Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:241.15:260.811:270.211:30-0.16:396:21Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:451.15:280.812:210.66:386:22Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:141.15:200.912:27-0.31:300.86:376:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:561.21:27-0.56:366:23Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:481.22:32-0.56:346:24Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:391.33:42-0.66:336:24Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:551.24:58-0.56:326:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:251.26:15-0.56:316:26Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:101.17:23-0.49:041.06:306:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:001.14:081.08:19-0.38:500.96:296:27Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:301.14:181.09:05-0.19:040.86:276:27New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:411.14:300.99:430.09:300.66:266:28New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:451.14:410.910:160.210:010.46:256:29New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:451.14:480.910:460.410:350.36:246:29New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:441.14:440.911:170.611:110.16:236:30Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:461.14:281.011:550.811:500.06:226:30Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:551.14:081.012:521.06:206:31Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:191.212:320.06:196:32Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:051.21:20-0.16:186:32Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:381.32:13-0.16:176:33First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:561.33:13-0.16:166:33First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:371.34:18-0.16:146:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:291.35:24-0.16:136:34First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:141.36:26-0.18:231.26:126:35Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:171.27:220.07:591.06:116:36Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:391.23:241.18:120.18:170.86:106:36Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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