Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 21m at 8:53 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:15 pm (1.6 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 - Apr 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:471.32:420.06:086:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:551.33:480.16:076:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:071.34:570.16:066:38First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:471.26:020.26:046:39Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:451.26:570.38:021.06:036:39Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:281.12:501.17:430.48:170.86:026:40Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:531.22:551.18:230.58:390.66:016:41Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:011.22:581.19:010.79:030.46:006:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:011.32:571.19:410.89:290.25:596:42Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:561.42:521.210:271.09:590.05:586:42Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:501.52:411.211:301.210:33-0.15:566:43Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:461.611:15-0.25:556:43Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:481.65:546:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:031.612:05-0.25:536:45Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:301.61:04-0.25:526:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:521.62:10-0.25:516:46Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:361.53:22-0.15:506:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:001.44:370.16:451.35:496:47Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:201.35:550.26:501.05:486:48Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:081.31:391.27:080.47:240.75:476:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:451.41:561.28:150.78:010.45:466:49Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:051.52:101.29:180.98:390.25:456:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:131.72:171.210:231.19:170.05:446:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:131.72:061.311:451.39:56-0.15:436:51New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:091.810:35-0.25:426:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:041.711:18-0.15:416:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:041.76:407:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:171.61:060.06:397:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:451.51:590.16:387:54Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:531.52:550.26:377:54First Quarter30Wed
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 11:04 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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