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 3h 45m 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 - Mar 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:510.96:24-0.47:240.96:446:18Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:140.97:17-0.47:380.86:436:19Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:161.03:380.98:05-0.48:080.76:426:19Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:381.04:020.98:52-0.48:460.56:416:20Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:531.14:260.99:38-0.29:310.36:406:21Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:021.14:510.910:240.010:200.16:396:21Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:101.25:160.911:110.211:15-0.16:386:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:191.15:410.912:020.46:376:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:341.16:070.912:16-0.212:580.66:356:23Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:571.16:321.01:21-0.32:020.86:346:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:281.16:541.02:28-0.33:270.96:336:24Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:571.13:38-0.36:326:25Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:131.04:50-0.26:316:26Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:071.06:02-0.28:190.96:306:26Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:421.07:06-0.18:290.86:296:27Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:371.03:091.07:590.08:400.76:276:27Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:411.03:321.08:410.18:530.66:266:28Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:381.03:520.99:160.29:120.56:256:29New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:301.04:100.99:460.39:370.46:246:29New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:181.14:250.910:140.410:070.36:236:30New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:051.14:361.010:420.510:410.26:226:30New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:541.14:441.011:140.711:190.26:206:31Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:461.14:531.011:500.86:196:32Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:461.15:041.012:010.112:320.96:186:32Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:591.15:151.112:460.11:271.06:176:33Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:201.15:181.11:360.13:171.16:166:33First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:331.22:300.06:146:34First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:281.23:280.06:136:35First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:071.24:320.06:511.16:126:35First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:391.25:400.16:501.06:116:36Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:061.26:440.17:140.86:106:36Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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