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 7h 03m at 6:07 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jan 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:360.69:040.84:420.02:430.57:135:31Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:250.85:13-0.33:590.87:135:32Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:421.15:55-0.67:135:33Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:381.26:42-0.97:145:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:251.37:33-1.17:145:34Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:081.38:25-1.27:145:35New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:501.29:17-1.28:561.17:145:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:561.16:291.110:09-1.19:231.07:145:37New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:201.17:050.911:00-1.010:150.87:145:37Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:361.07:390.811:50-0.811:490.77:145:38Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:520.88:080.712:38-0.57:145:39Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:230.68:330.71:470.41:21-0.27:145:40Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:310.58:490.63:030.21:590.17:145:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun11:050.58:460.64:01-0.12:230.47:145:41First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:510.74:51-0.37:145:42First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:270.85:36-0.47:145:43First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:490.96:19-0.67:145:44Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:141.07:01-0.77:145:45Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:341.07:41-0.87:135:46Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:470.98:20-0.87:135:46Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:590.98:57-0.87:135:47Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:150.99:32-0.89:280.87:135:48Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:440.86:340.810:05-0.810:040.87:125:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:490.86:540.810:36-0.711:120.77:125:50Full Moon24Wed
25Thu2:590.77:110.811:06-0.67:115:51Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:180.67:240.712:290.511:37 AM-0.47:115:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:480.57:300.61:190.312:10-0.27:115:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:400.57:260.62:000.112:450.17:105:53Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:580.57:090.62:41-0.21:220.47:105:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:210.73:29-0.57:095:55Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:560.94:23-0.77:095:56Third Quarter31Wed
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 2% 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 (2% 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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