Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 7:10 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 4:18 am (1.6 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 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:050.87:46-0.88:190.77:085:57Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:300.98:26-0.88:360.77:075:58Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:080.84:550.89:07-0.89:070.67:075:58Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:200.95:220.89:49-0.89:490.47:065:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:300.95:490.810:31-0.610:410.37:056:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:410.86:160.711:15-0.411:420.17:056:01Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:550.86:430.712:02-0.27:046:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:180.77:100.712:50-0.112:500.17:036:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:540.77:360.71:58-0.31:390.47:036:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:390.78:010.73:06-0.42:300.67:026:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:220.74:14-0.53:510.77:016:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:580.85:22-0.67:006:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:040.86:27-0.67:006:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:380.87:25-0.69:070.76:596:07Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:100.84:030.88:14-0.69:130.76:586:08Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:150.84:270.88:55-0.59:200.66:576:09New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:120.84:490.89:31-0.49:350.56:566:09New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:030.85:110.710:01-0.310:010.46:556:10New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:520.75:310.710:29-0.210:360.36:546:11New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:410.75:490.710:56-0.111:190.26:536:12Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:340.76:040.711:230.16:526:12Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:330.66:130.712:070.111:52 AM0.26:516:13Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:470.66:200.712:570.012:210.46:506:14Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:220.66:290.71:49-0.112:490.56:496:15Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:080.76:400.82:40-0.11:160.76:486:15First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:500.83:34-0.26:476:16First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:370.94:30-0.36:466:17First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:280.95:28-0.36:456:17Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 11:44 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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