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 5h 15m 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 - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:281.33:541.110:520.810:380.16:086:37New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:181.34:051.111:331.011:160.16:076:38Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:131.34:161.212:271.16:066:38Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:171.44:231.22:001.26:056:39Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:301.412:490.06:046:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:421.41:450.06:026:40First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:401.42:480.06:016:40First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:241.33:560.15:571.26:006:41First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:591.35:100.26:201.05:596:42Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:291.26:250.36:570.85:586:42Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:551.31:561.27:330.47:380.65:576:43Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:141.52:221.28:340.68:210.35:566:43Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:241.62:481.29:300.89:040.15:546:44Full Moon13Sat
14Sun4:261.63:121.210:241.09:490.05:536:45Full Moon14Sun
15Mon5:251.73:351.311:201.110:35-0.15:526:45Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:221.73:531.312:251.25:516:46Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:211.64:031.31:421.35:506:46Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:241.512:160.05:496:47Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:341.51:110.15:486:47Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:421.42:090.25:476:48Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:361.43:080.35:466:49Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:141.34:090.45:456:49Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:431.35:120.67:101.05:446:50Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:051.11:051.26:150.77:220.85:436:51Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:211.21:221.27:120.87:440.75:426:51Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:251.31:351.28:030.98:090.55:416:52Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:191.41:431.28:481.08:350.35:406:52Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:061.52:521.310:321.110:030.26:397:53New Moon28Sun
29Mon5:501.63:031.311:171.210:330.16:387:54New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:331.63:161.312:111.36:387:54New Moon30Tue
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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