Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 8h 50m at 6:10 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:18 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - May 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:251.46:220.58:050.96:377:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:171.21:591.37:360.78:360.76:367:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:341.32:281.38:420.89:030.66:357:56Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:401.42:511.29:370.99:270.56:357:56Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:361.43:061.210:231.09:500.36:347:57Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:231.53:111.211:031.110:160.26:337:58New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:051.53:031.311:421.210:440.26:327:58New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:461.63:041.312:281.36:317:59New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:271.611:490.16:318:00New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:121.66:308:00Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:011.512:270.16:298:01Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:551.51:090.26:298:01Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:481.51:540.26:288:02Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:311.52:430.36:278:03First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:061.43:340.47:101.06:278:03First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:331.44:320.57:120.96:268:04First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:021.112:561.35:390.77:300.76:258:04Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:371.21:171.36:560.87:570.46:258:05Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:521.41:371.38:131.08:320.26:248:06Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:571.61:591.39:201.19:12-0.16:248:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:551.72:241.410:181.29:55-0.26:238:07Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:491.82:561.411:141.310:42-0.36:238:08Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:421.83:341.412:141.46:228:08Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:351.84:201.41:301.46:228:09Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:291.75:131.412:26-0.32:511.36:228:09Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:251.66:171.31:23-0.14:021.26:218:10Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:191.57:481.12:230.15:061.16:218:10Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:081.410:051.03:250.36:030.96:218:11Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:491.44:260.56:510.86:208:12Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:021.012:241.35:320.77:300.66:208:12Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:361.112:521.26:480.98:020.46:208:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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 11:14 pm — 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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