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 11h 24m 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 - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:491.65:200.16:567:41First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:201.66:250.26:577:40First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:211.67:250.26:577:39Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:531.68:170.36:587:38Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:151.51:211.410:081.49:000.46:587:36Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:331.52:271.49:591.39:350.56:597:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:511.53:261.410:071.210:040.66:597:34Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:071.54:211.410:271.110:310.77:007:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:231.55:151.410:550.910:560.87:007:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:351.56:091.411:290.811:221.07:017:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:451.57:061.512:070.77:017:29Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:531.58:101.512:480.67:027:28Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:001.59:281.512:191.31:320.57:027:27Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:071.511:011.612:511.42:200.57:037:26Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:071.61:281.53:110.47:037:24Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:061.64:060.47:047:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:371.75:050.37:047:22Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:141.76:070.37:057:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:421.710:23 AM1.68:121.67:080.37:057:19Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:071.712:311.68:081.58:070.47:067:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:321.72:071.78:341.39:010.57:067:17Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:561.63:281.89:121.09:510.77:077:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon4:191.64:411.99:550.810:390.97:087:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:431.65:491.910:420.611:271.17:087:13New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:061.66:551.911:320.47:097:12Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:281.78:051.912:171.412:270.37:097:11Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:481.79:211.91:161.51:260.37:107:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:011.710:491.82:471.72:290.37:107:08Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:340.47:117:07First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:201.84:400.57:117:06First Quarter30Mon
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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