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 12h 23m 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 - Oct 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:291.85:460.67:127:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:131.76:500.77:127:04First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:421.712:361.59:361.47:460.87:137:02Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:051.71:541.59:201.38:320.97:147:01Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:241.62:591.69:251.29:101.07:147:00Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:411.63:561.69:401.19:431.17:156:59Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:551.64:481.710:020.910:131.27:156:58Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:051.65:371.710:280.810:411.37:166:57Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:121.66:241.710:560.711:101.47:166:56Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:191.67:131.811:280.611:401.57:176:54Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:281.78:071.812:030.57:186:53Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:361.79:101.812:121.612:420.47:186:52Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:241.710:261.812:501.71:280.47:196:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:401.82:200.47:196:50Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:180.47:206:49Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:331.84:200.57:216:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:081.85:280.67:216:47Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:371.811:29 AM1.67:371.56:390.77:226:46Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:021.71:231.67:531.27:480.97:236:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:261.72:471.88:251.08:501.07:236:44Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:491.74:001.99:030.79:461.27:246:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:121.75:042.09:440.410:361.47:256:42New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:351.76:042.010:280.211:241.57:256:41New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:581.77:022.011:140.17:266:40New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:191.78:012.012:141.612:030.17:276:39Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:351.79:061.91:211.712:550.27:276:38Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:181.812:510.36:285:37Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:301.81:500.46:295:36First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:251.72:490.56:295:35First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:490.76:305:35First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:011.64:500.86:315:34First 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 12:02 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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