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 3h 03m 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 - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:310.66:100.710:43-0.411:150.37:085:57New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:270.66:280.711:10-0.37:075:58Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:280.56:430.612:110.211:37 AM-0.17:075:59Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:410.46:540.61:050.112:040.17:065:59Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:170.47:010.61:550.012:310.37:056:00Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:190.57:080.72:42-0.212:580.47:056:01First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:140.73:30-0.37:046:02First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:180.84:22-0.47:036:03First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:200.85:17-0.67:036:04First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:080.96:14-0.76:460.87:026:04Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:320.97:09-0.87:160.87:016:05Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:580.98:01-0.87:550.77:006:06Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:001.04:250.98:50-0.88:390.56:596:07Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:201.04:520.89:38-0.79:280.46:596:07Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:351.05:190.810:25-0.510:220.26:586:08Full Moon15Fri
16Sat4:461.05:460.811:12-0.211:230.06:576:09Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:590.96:120.712:000.06:566:10Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:170.86:370.712:28-0.212:490.36:556:10Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:460.86:590.81:34-0.31:410.56:546:11Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:290.87:080.82:40-0.42:350.76:536:12Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:250.83:46-0.46:526:13Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:360.94:54-0.46:516:13Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:090.95:59-0.46:506:14Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:080.96:58-0.46:496:15Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:580.87:47-0.49:040.76:486:15Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:320.84:060.88:27-0.38:510.76:476:16Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:360.84:200.89:00-0.29:040.66:466:17New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:320.84:350.89:30-0.29:300.56:456:17New Moon28Thu
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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