Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 8:53 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 5:45 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 - Oct 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:431.71:481.87:491.38:330.76:126:05Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:581.63:121.98:290.99:241.06:126:03Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:121.64:272.09:120.610:161.36:136:02Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:241.65:362.09:560.411:131.56:146:01Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:291.76:452.010:430.26:146:00Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:181.78:002.012:371.711:32 AM0.26:155:59Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:332.012:260.26:155:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:240.36:165:56Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:071.92:270.46:175:55Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:251.93:320.56:175:54Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:051.94:380.66:185:53Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:151.85:400.76:185:52Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:141.76:330.86:195:51Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:171.712:321.58:201.47:180.96:205:50Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:231.61:541.58:211.27:571.06:205:49Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:281.63:021.68:381.08:331.26:215:48Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:291.64:001.79:000.89:081.36:215:47New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:241.64:531.89:240.69:441.56:225:46New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:171.65:431.99:500.410:211.66:235:45New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:071.76:361.910:210.310:571.86:235:44New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:061.87:372.010:580.26:245:43Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:532.011:430.16:255:42Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:370.16:255:41Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:302.01:380.16:265:40First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:092.02:440.26:275:39First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:371.93:540.36:285:38First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:411.85:080.56:285:37First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:551.711:27 AM1.56:541.46:210.76:295:36Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:101.61:161.67:121.07:311.06:305:35Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:241.62:411.87:440.78:361.26:305:34Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:361.63:531.98:210.49:391.46:315:34Full Moon31Fri
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 7:19 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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