Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 5:13 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:50 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:481.09:33-0.610:370.97:135:32Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:510.96:201.010:03-0.610:440.87:135:32Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:370.96:540.910:34-0.611:280.87:145:33Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:220.87:290.911:06-0.57:145:34Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:050.911:40-0.47:145:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:380.812:13-0.37:145:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:070.812:47-0.27:145:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:450.49:280.74:110.41:230.07:145:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:330.39:410.74:440.22:020.27:145:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:480.49:500.75:140.02:500.47:145:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:150.65:46-0.23:590.57:145:39Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:190.86:22-0.55:580.77:145:40Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:090.97:02-0.77:450.87:145:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:531.07:45-0.98:230.87:145:42Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:351.08:29-1.08:490.87:145:43New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:570.95:151.09:16-1.19:210.87:145:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:041.05:541.010:04-1.010:030.77:145:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:120.96:340.910:53-0.911:000.67:135:45Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:210.97:130.811:44-0.77:135:46Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:350.77:510.812:190.412:37-0.57:135:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:010.68:290.71:450.21:30-0.27:135:48Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:500.59:050.73:000.02:240.17:125:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:490.59:390.64:07-0.13:240.37:125:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:410.65:10-0.35:050.57:125:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:280.76:06-0.47:540.67:115:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:400.86:54-0.57:115:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:150.87:37-0.67:105:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:390.88:14-0.77:105:54Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:000.88:47-0.79:490.77:095:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:260.75:230.89:18-0.79:470.67:095:55Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:270.75:470.89:48-0.610:070.67:085:56Full Moon31Tue
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 11:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (43% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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