Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 6:10 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 4:50 am (1.5 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 - Jan 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:001.07:251.011:42-0.77:135:31Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:040.88:100.912:430.712:33-0.57:135:32Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:200.78:520.92:130.51:24-0.27:135:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:080.59:320.83:290.42:130.07:145:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:170.510:080.84:350.23:020.37:145:34First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:140.55:320.03:590.57:145:35First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:030.66:18-0.25:590.67:145:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:290.76:57-0.38:080.77:145:36Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:060.87:31-0.57:145:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:300.98:03-0.57:145:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:530.98:34-0.69:340.87:145:39Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:180.99:04-0.79:460.77:145:40Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:500.85:440.99:35-0.710:080.77:145:40Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:400.86:130.910:05-0.710:450.77:145:41Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:290.76:420.810:35-0.611:460.67:145:42Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:190.77:120.811:07-0.57:145:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:150.67:410.81:000.511:39 AM-0.47:145:44Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:220.58:070.71:580.412:15-0.37:145:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:480.48:290.72:430.312:53-0.17:135:45Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:500.48:460.73:230.11:360.17:135:46Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:560.59:020.74:06-0.12:260.37:135:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:320.64:54-0.43:280.57:135:48Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:470.75:45-0.65:040.77:125:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:450.96:38-0.87:200.77:125:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:330.97:29-0.98:060.87:125:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:150.98:20-1.08:380.77:115:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:090.94:530.99:09-1.09:130.67:115:52New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:180.95:300.99:56-0.99:560.57:105:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:240.96:060.810:43-0.810:500.47:105:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:270.86:410.811:29-0.611:570.37:095:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:330.77:160.712:14-0.37:095:56Waxing 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 11:30 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 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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