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 : 9:39 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 6:07 am (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 - Jun 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:161.911:31-0.66:198:13Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:121.86:198:14Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:131.712:28-0.56:198:14Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:151.51:29-0.36:198:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:051.42:30-0.16:198:15Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:381.33:300.26:198:16Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:021.34:270.47:020.86:198:16Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:191.25:250.77:250.56:188:17Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:511.112:251.26:380.97:490.36:188:17Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:321.212:011.28:301.18:130.16:188:17Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:481.48:38-0.16:188:18Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:341.59:05-0.26:188:18Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:071.69:35-0.36:188:19New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:371.610:08-0.36:198:19New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:101.610:42-0.46:198:19New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:491.611:19-0.36:198:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:331.511:59-0.36:198:20Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:231.56:198:20Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:061.512:40-0.26:198:21Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:351.41:23-0.16:198:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:531.32:080.16:208:21First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:031.210:410.92:550.35:560.76:208:21First Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:051.23:470.66:090.46:208:21First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:571.010:56 AM1.14:520.96:380.06:208:22First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:321.310:31 AM1.27:001.27:17-0.36:218:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:471.58:02-0.66:218:22Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:461.78:50-0.76:218:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:381.79:40-0.86:218:22Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:261.710:32-0.86:228:22Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:131.611:24-0.76:228:22Full Moon30Fri
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 7:53 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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