Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 11h 12m at 8:11 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Sep 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:151.53:291.410:181.110:190.46:567:42Full Moon1Thu
2Fri5:281.54:411.410:481.010:510.66:567:41Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:411.55:501.411:220.811:240.86:577:39Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:521.47:001.512:010.66:577:38Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:011.58:171.512:001.012:470.46:587:37Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:071.59:471.612:401.31:390.36:587:36Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:101.611:281.71:221.52:370.26:597:35Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:581.62:051.63:400.17:007:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:211.74:480.07:007:32Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:221.75:580.17:017:31Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:001.77:070.17:017:30Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:271.711:53 AM1.68:221.68:090.27:027:29Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:511.61:371.78:461.49:040.37:027:27Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:141.63:001.79:211.29:530.57:037:26New Moon14Wed
15Thu4:371.54:131.79:591.010:350.77:037:25New Moon15Thu
16Fri4:581.55:201.710:390.811:131.07:047:24New Moon16Fri
17Sat5:161.56:231.711:200.611:481.27:047:22New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:291.57:271.712:020.57:057:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:281.58:361.712:191.412:470.57:057:20Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:071.610:001.712:441.51:350.47:067:19Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:241.612:501.62:270.47:067:18Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:021.73:230.47:077:16First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:281.74:220.57:077:15First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:521.75:210.57:087:14First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:381.76:200.57:087:13First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:171.77:130.67:097:11Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:221.711:44 AM1.59:141.58:010.67:097:10Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:331.71:451.59:101.48:440.77:107:09Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:451.63:051.69:251.29:230.97:107:08Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:561.64:131.79:461.010:011.07:117:07Full 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 12:46 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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