Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 8:11 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 4:54 am (1.7 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 - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:471.42:560.36:367:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:241.43:490.46:367:56Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:501.34:440.57:371.06:357:56Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:101.35:430.77:440.96:347:57Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:161.11:241.36:490.88:030.76:337:57Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:351.21:341.37:570.98:270.56:327:58Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:381.41:411.39:001.18:530.36:327:59Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:321.51:501.39:581.29:230.16:317:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:211.72:031.410:531.39:58-0.16:308:00New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:081.82:181.411:511.410:38-0.26:298:01New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:571.811:23-0.36:298:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:481.86:288:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:431.712:13-0.36:278:02Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:401.71:10-0.26:278:03Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:331.67:011.32:110.04:441.36:268:04First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:181.59:161.23:150.25:301.16:268:04First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:541.411:351.24:220.46:180.96:258:05First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:251.35:370.77:040.66:258:06First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:201.312:521.37:050.97:480.46:248:06Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:471.41:151.38:391.18:270.26:248:07Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:001.51:281.310:081.29:040.06:238:07Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:591.69:39-0.16:238:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:471.610:13-0.16:228:09Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:291.610:46-0.16:228:09Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:091.611:22-0.16:218:10Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:491.611:590.06:218:10Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:321.56:218:11Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:171.512:390.06:208:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:011.41:210.16:208:12Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:371.42:040.36:208:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:041.32:460.46:208:13Third Quarter31Thu
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 12:32 pm — 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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