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 5h 42m 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 - Feb 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:441.06:16-0.87:085:57Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:161.17:06-1.07:075:58Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:481.17:57-1.18:531.07:075:58Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:201.08:48-1.28:350.97:065:59Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:581.05:500.99:39-1.19:090.87:056:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:241.06:180.810:29-1.010:020.67:056:01Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:461.06:450.711:19-0.711:120.47:046:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:070.97:090.712:10-0.47:036:03Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:360.87:310.612:320.21:02-0.17:036:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:210.77:460.61:47-0.11:560.27:026:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:230.77:410.62:53-0.33:060.57:016:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:360.83:56-0.57:006:06Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:080.94:58-0.66:596:06Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:081.05:58-0.66:596:07Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:491.06:54-0.76:586:08Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:171.07:45-0.76:576:09Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:240.98:29-0.66:566:10Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:290.99:07-0.69:170.86:556:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:400.85:400.89:41-0.59:180.76:546:11New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:000.85:550.810:11-0.59:570.66:536:12New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:050.86:090.810:39-0.310:470.56:526:12New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:090.76:220.711:07-0.211:410.46:516:13Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:160.76:300.711:350.06:506:14Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:320.66:300.712:320.212:050.26:496:15Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:080.66:250.71:170.112:370.56:486:15Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:050.76:090.81:59-0.11:120.76:476:16First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:330.92:44-0.36:466:17First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:471.03:36-0.46:456:17First Quarter28Mon
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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