Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 3:41 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 8:00 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:181.82:521.79:311.39:400.67:127:05Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:381.74:081.89:551.110:240.87:127:04Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:561.75:191.910:300.911:111.07:137:03Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:141.76:281.911:120.67:137:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:301.77:402.012:021.212:010.47:147:01Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:431.78:592.01:061.512:560.37:146:59Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:511.710:262.02:461.71:570.27:156:58Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:542.03:030.27:166:57Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:120.37:166:56Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:072.05:250.47:176:55Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:031.96:380.57:176:54Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:451.912:091.69:301.57:450.67:186:53Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:171.81:411.69:311.48:420.77:196:52Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:451.72:541.69:451.39:290.87:196:50Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:081.73:581.710:031.110:061.07:206:49New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:261.64:541.710:231.010:361.17:206:48New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:401.65:471.710:460.811:021.37:216:47New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:441.66:371.711:130.711:291.47:226:46New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:341.67:301.811:440.611:591.57:226:45Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:181.68:271.812:190.57:236:44Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:571.69:351.812:431.612:590.57:246:43Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:551.81:440.57:246:42Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:330.57:256:41Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:121.83:270.57:266:40First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:051.84:240.57:266:39First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:411.85:260.57:276:38First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:081.85:290.66:285:38Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:301.811:25 AM1.47:581.46:310.76:285:37Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:501.71:111.57:501.27:290.86:295:36Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:081.62:301.78:060.98:230.96:305:35Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:251.63:381.88:340.69:141.16:315:34Full Moon31Thu
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 11:50 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 65% 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 (65% 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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