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 14h 49m 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 - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:530.97:430.912:13-0.57:135:31Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:150.88:180.81:210.51:03-0.27:135:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:000.68:510.82:400.31:510.17:135:33Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:060.69:200.83:480.02:360.47:145:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:170.64:49-0.23:120.67:145:34Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:090.85:44-0.37:145:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:380.96:33-0.57:145:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:030.97:16-0.67:145:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:130.97:54-0.67:145:37Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:150.98:30-0.77:145:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:280.99:03-0.79:290.87:145:39New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:460.99:34-0.79:290.87:145:40New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:090.86:080.810:04-0.710:060.77:145:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:100.86:310.810:34-0.611:040.67:145:41New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:090.76:540.811:02-0.57:145:42Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:120.67:140.712:210.511:31 AM-0.37:145:43Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:240.57:310.71:250.412:00-0.27:145:44Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:560.47:420.72:120.212:310.07:145:44Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:070.47:470.72:520.01:040.27:135:45First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:200.57:510.73:34-0.21:390.57:135:46First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:520.74:21-0.47:135:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:460.85:13-0.67:135:48Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:100.96:09-0.87:125:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:451.07:05-1.07:400.97:125:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:170.97:58-1.08:010.87:125:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:251.04:480.98:49-1.18:390.77:115:51Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:461.05:180.89:38-1.09:260.67:115:52Full Moon27Fri
28Sat3:020.95:480.810:26-0.810:230.47:105:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:150.96:170.711:12-0.611:280.27:105:54Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:270.86:450.711:57-0.37:095:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:460.67:110.712:390.012:400.07:095:56Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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