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 2h 25m 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 - Oct 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:221.93:500.47:127:05First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:561.94:500.57:127:04First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:531.95:530.57:137:02First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:281.86:550.57:147:01Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:461.87:490.67:147:00Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:581.88:340.77:156:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:101.72:161.59:501.49:120.77:156:58Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:221.73:281.610:001.39:460.97:166:57Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:321.74:321.610:201.110:191.07:166:55Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:401.65:311.710:440.910:521.27:176:54Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:451.66:291.811:110.711:291.47:186:53Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:461.67:301.811:430.57:186:52Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:421.78:381.912:141.512:200.47:196:51Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:582.01:050.37:196:50Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:272.01:580.27:206:49Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:580.27:216:48Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:482.04:060.27:216:47Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:422.05:190.37:226:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:181.96:340.47:236:45Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:451.812:061.68:431.67:450.57:236:44Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:091.71:581.78:481.38:470.77:246:43Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:301.73:231.89:151.19:430.97:256:42Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:501.64:371.99:490.810:341.17:256:41New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:061.65:431.910:250.511:261.47:266:40New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:151.66:452.011:040.37:276:39New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:081.67:472.012:291.511:43 AM0.27:276:38Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:541.912:250.27:286:37Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:131.91:110.27:296:36Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:541.92:010.37:306:35Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:560.47:306:35First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:161.82:550.46:315:34First Quarter31Sun
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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