Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 5:13 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 6:30 am (1.3 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 - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:361.84:470.57:127:05Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:411.85:500.67:127:04Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:281.86:500.67:137:02Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:021.87:440.77:147:01Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:281.71:321.59:361.48:290.87:147:00Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:491.72:381.59:371.39:070.87:156:59Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:081.73:361.69:531.29:400.97:156:58Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:241.74:301.610:161.010:111.07:166:57New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:381.65:211.710:420.910:401.27:166:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:481.66:111.711:100.811:111.37:176:54New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:571.67:041.811:410.711:451.47:186:53New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:041.68:021.812:170.67:186:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:081.69:081.812:251.512:580.57:196:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:541.710:241.81:211.71:460.47:196:50Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:381.92:410.47:206:49First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:420.47:216:48First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:371.94:480.47:216:47First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:221.95:590.57:226:46First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:591.811:52 AM1.68:131.57:100.67:236:45Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:311.81:391.68:241.38:160.77:236:44Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:011.73:011.78:531.19:140.97:246:43Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:281.74:121.89:280.810:071.07:256:42Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:541.75:161.910:070.610:571.27:256:41Full Moon23Mon
24Tue4:181.76:162.010:480.411:491.47:266:40Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:391.77:151.911:310.37:276:39Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:531.68:171.912:501.512:160.37:276:38Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:521.69:251.92:221.61:040.37:286:37Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:411.81:560.47:296:36Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:541.81:500.46:305:35Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:491.72:470.56:305:35Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:460.66:315:34Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:51 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 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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