Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 2:37 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:25 pm (0.9 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 - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:331.52:59-0.36:096:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:021.44:12-0.16:086:37Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:531.35:290.06:066:38Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:081.36:410.19:241.16:056:38Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:171.27:400.28:491.06:046:39Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:141.23:261.18:270.38:480.96:036:40Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:241.23:361.19:040.49:030.76:026:40Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:251.23:431.19:360.69:250.56:016:41New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:211.33:441.110:070.89:520.45:596:41New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:151.33:361.110:430.910:210.25:586:42New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:081.43:231.211:321.110:540.15:576:43New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:031.411:290.05:566:43Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:051.55:556:44Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:191.512:100.05:546:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:451.512:580.05:536:45Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:081.61:530.05:526:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:071.62:540.05:516:46First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:361.54:010.05:506:47First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:531.45:120.17:461.35:496:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:071.46:230.27:191.15:486:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:231.32:201.37:280.47:410.85:466:48Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:011.52:311.28:290.68:170.45:456:49Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:221.62:411.29:300.88:590.15:446:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:331.82:461.310:361.19:43-0.25:436:50Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:391.92:411.312:031.35:436:51Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:441.911:23-0.45:426:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:521.85:416:52Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:081.812:21-0.35:406:53Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:321.71:24-0.25:396:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:481.63:310.06:387:54Third Quarter30Sun
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 5:01 pm — 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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