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 4h 11m 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 - Dec 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:430.46:565:20First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:061.311:14 AM0.88:000.84:390.66:565:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:161.21:090.97:230.65:480.76:575:20Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:211.22:251.17:320.37:030.96:585:20Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:211.23:231.27:490.18:121.06:595:20Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:201.24:111.48:12-0.29:131.16:595:20Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:211.24:551.58:40-0.410:121.27:005:20Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:231.35:411.69:14-0.67:015:21Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:301.69:54-0.77:025:21Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:241.510:39-0.77:025:21Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:231.411:30-0.77:035:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:211.312:26-0.67:045:21Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:071.21:26-0.47:045:22Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:411.12:27-0.17:055:22Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:270.811:081.05:120.83:320.17:065:22Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:120.811:311.05:500.54:490.47:065:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:040.96:300.16:320.77:075:23Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:351.17:08-0.18:200.97:075:24Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:011.03:461.27:45-0.47:085:24Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:381.38:21-0.57:085:24Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:211.38:55-0.67:095:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:001.39:29-0.77:095:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:391.210:03-0.77:105:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:221.110:39-0.67:105:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:101.111:17-0.67:115:27Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:581.011:56-0.57:115:28Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:371.012:35-0.47:125:28Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:030.91:13-0.27:125:29Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:210.91:490.07:125:30First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:310.82:240.27:135:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:500.410:150.85:590.23:050.47:135:31First Quarter31Fri
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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