Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 3:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 8:04 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Sep 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:251.43:541.33:510.36:567:41First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:301.64:470.26:577:40First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:241.65:430.26:577:39First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:401.76:400.26:587:38First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:301.77:340.26:587:36Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:581.78:220.26:597:35Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:111.69:040.36:597:34Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:211.612:401.510:311.59:400.37:007:33Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:341.62:231.510:211.410:120.47:007:32Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:481.63:391.510:431.310:420.57:017:30Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:021.54:481.511:151.111:110.77:017:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:141.55:551.411:511.011:400.97:027:28Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:231.57:061.512:290.87:027:27Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:261.58:261.512:131.11:090.77:037:25Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:241.510:001.612:541.31:520.57:037:24Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:081.511:411.71:511.52:400.47:047:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:330.37:047:22Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:081.84:340.27:057:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:141.95:400.17:057:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:031.96:490.17:067:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:391.97:550.17:077:17Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:071.812:531.88:561.68:540.27:077:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:321.82:321.89:141.49:480.47:087:14New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:551.73:561.89:511.210:370.67:087:13New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:171.65:111.810:351.011:250.97:097:12New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:361.66:231.811:220.77:097:11New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:501.67:361.812:151.112:120.67:107:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:531.68:561.81:171.41:040.47:107:08Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:211.610:301.83:071.61:570.47:117:07Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:520.47:117:06First 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 11:35 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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