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 3h 38m 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:341.54:541.410:591.010:580.66:577:40Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:511.55:571.411:340.811:300.86:587:39Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:071.57:021.412:140.76:587:37Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:221.58:161.512:061.01:000.56:597:36Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:351.59:411.512:461.21:530.46:597:35Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:491.511:131.61:321.42:500.37:007:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:031.62:291.53:510.27:007:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:361.67:17 AM1.63:521.64:550.27:017:31Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:401.76:020.27:017:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:281.710:29 AM1.67:471.67:090.27:027:29Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:061.712:251.68:131.58:100.37:027:28Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:391.61:541.68:461.39:050.47:037:26Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:091.63:111.79:241.29:530.57:037:25New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:381.64:201.710:041.010:370.77:047:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:041.65:251.710:450.811:180.97:047:23New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:291.66:261.711:290.711:561.17:057:22New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:491.57:291.712:150.67:057:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:021.58:371.612:331.31:030.57:067:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:591.59:571.61:121.41:550.57:067:18Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:391.611:341.62:031.52:490.57:077:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:440.57:077:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:121.74:410.57:087:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:041.75:400.67:087:13First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:311.76:360.67:097:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:531.77:280.77:097:11Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:131.712:561.59:001.48:140.77:107:09Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:311.72:181.59:131.38:550.87:107:08Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:481.63:241.69:341.19:320.97:117:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:051.64:241.79:571.010:081.07:117:06Full Moon29Wed
30Thu4:201.65:201.710:250.810:431.27:127:05Full Moon30Thu
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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