Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 12:57 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:04 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:321.42:511.38:180.58:370.76:377:55Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:051.53:081.39:250.79:140.46:367:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:221.63:211.310:291.09:540.16:357:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:301.73:261.311:401.210:34-0.16:347:57Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:311.811:16-0.26:337:57Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:301.86:337:58Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:301.812:01-0.26:327:58Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:361.712:49-0.26:317:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:511.61:41-0.16:308:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:041.62:370.16:308:00Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:561.53:360.26:298:01Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:271.44:360.36:288:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:471.45:360.59:381.06:288:02Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:021.36:360.68:340.96:278:03Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:501.12:111.37:350.88:420.76:268:03Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:101.22:131.28:320.99:010.56:268:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:141.32:061.39:271.19:230.36:258:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:081.51:561.310:251.29:480.16:258:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:551.610:16-0.16:248:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:401.710:49-0.26:248:07New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:271.811:27-0.36:238:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:191.86:238:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:201.812:12-0.36:228:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:271.71:05-0.36:228:09Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:251.62:04-0.26:228:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:051.53:070.06:218:10First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:331.44:130.17:041.16:218:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:551.35:230.47:160.86:218:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:451.21:131.36:430.77:460.56:208:12Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:251.31:261.28:120.98:220.26:208:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:481.51:301.29:431.19:00-0.16:208:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:30 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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