Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 7:10 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:420.96:061.010:00-0.610:000.87:135:32New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:420.96:360.910:36-0.510:360.87:135:32New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:300.87:060.911:06-0.511:540.77:145:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:240.77:360.811:36-0.37:145:34Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:240.68:000.81:300.612:06-0.27:145:35Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:420.58:180.72:360.412:360.07:145:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:360.48:300.73:240.31:000.17:145:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:360.48:360.74:060.11:300.37:145:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:420.74:48-0.17:145:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:540.85:24-0.37:145:38First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:180.86:06-0.57:145:39Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:300.96:48-0.78:000.87:145:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:001.07:30-0.88:120.97:145:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:361.08:18-1.08:300.87:145:42Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:361.05:061.09:00-1.09:000.87:145:43Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:481.05:360.99:48-1.09:420.67:145:43Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:000.96:120.910:30-0.910:360.57:145:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:120.96:420.811:18-0.611:480.37:135:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:300.87:120.712:06-0.47:135:46Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:540.77:420.71:060.112:54-0.17:135:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:360.68:120.72:18-0.11:480.27:135:48Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:300.68:360.73:24-0.32:300.47:125:49Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:300.64:30-0.53:240.67:125:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:480.75:36-0.67:125:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:240.86:30-0.77:115:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:420.87:24-0.77:115:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:420.88:06-0.77:105:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:540.88:42-0.79:420.77:105:54Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:420.75:120.79:18-0.79:300.67:095:54New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:420.75:300.79:48-0.69:480.57:095:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu2:360.75:480.710:18-0.510:240.47:085:56New Moon31Thu
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 12:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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