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 2h 42m 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 - Nov 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:271.74:470.76:325:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:571.611:23 AM1.38:261.25:480.86:325:32Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:201.612:521.37:561.16:430.96:335:31Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:401.61:591.48:071.07:311.06:345:31Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:551.52:561.58:260.88:131.16:355:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:071.53:461.68:480.68:511.26:365:29New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:151.54:331.79:130.49:261.36:365:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:231.55:181.79:400.310:021.46:375:28New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:331.56:051.810:110.210:381.56:385:27New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:421.66:571.810:460.111:241.66:395:27Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:351.67:551.811:280.16:395:26Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:581.812:160.16:405:26Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:001.71:110.16:415:25Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:511.72:120.26:425:25First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:311.63:180.36:435:24First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:261.26:311.24:310.56:435:24First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:051.511:47 AM1.36:421.05:500.76:445:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:351.51:181.47:100.77:060.86:455:23Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:031.42:331.57:440.48:121.06:465:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:291.43:371.68:200.29:101.16:475:22Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:531.44:331.78:570.010:031.36:485:22Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:141.45:251.79:34-0.110:561.36:485:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:271.46:151.710:12-0.26:495:21Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:271.47:071.612:031.410:51 AM-0.16:505:21Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:021.511:32-0.16:515:21Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:021.512:150.06:525:21Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:011.41:010.16:525:20Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:471.41:470.26:535:20Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:211.32:350.46:545:20Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:471.33:250.56:555:20Third Quarter30Thu
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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