Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 1:35 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:431.45:491.79:40-0.511:031.46:555:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:081.46:451.710:27-0.66:565:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:361.47:441.612:141.411:19 AM-0.66:575:20Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:471.512:15-0.46:585:20Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:491.41:14-0.36:585:20Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:401.32:130.06:595:20Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:191.23:140.27:005:20Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:060.811:501.26:460.84:170.47:005:21Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:070.87:010.65:290.67:015:21Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:151.11:410.97:230.36:500.87:025:21Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:331.02:561.07:450.18:040.97:035:21Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:411.03:521.18:070.09:021.07:035:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:231.04:331.28:31-0.27:045:22Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:081.28:57-0.37:055:22New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:421.39:25-0.47:055:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:191.39:55-0.57:065:23New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:591.310:27-0.57:065:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:441.211:02-0.57:075:23Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:321.211:39-0.47:085:24Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:181.112:19-0.47:085:24Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:551.11:02-0.27:095:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:221.01:49-0.17:095:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:421.02:420.17:105:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:010.610:580.95:460.43:450.37:105:26First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:500.86:050.15:120.67:115:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:091.06:37-0.27:020.87:115:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:131.17:16-0.58:250.97:115:28Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:081.37:59-0.89:211.07:125:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:171.04:571.38:44-1.09:581.07:125:29Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:001.15:441.39:31-1.010:251.07:125:30Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:511.16:371.210:19-1.010:561.07:135:31Full 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 4:47 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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