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 3h 21m at 3:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:30 pm (1.0 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 - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:471.43:100.46:367:56Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:281.44:050.56:357:56Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:001.35:020.67:471.06:347:57Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:001.11:251.36:040.77:590.86:337:57Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:351.11:451.37:090.88:200.76:337:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:451.22:011.38:110.98:440.56:327:59Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:431.32:151.39:061.09:100.36:317:59Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:341.52:301.39:561.19:380.26:308:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:211.62:471.310:451.210:100.06:308:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:081.73:081.411:351.310:48-0.16:298:01New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:551.73:331.412:381.46:288:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:461.74:031.42:031.46:288:02Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:401.712:18-0.26:278:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:371.61:13-0.16:278:04Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:321.67:151.32:120.05:021.26:268:04First Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:211.59:251.23:160.25:461.16:258:05First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:021.44:230.46:310.96:258:06First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:381.45:370.67:150.76:248:06First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:171.21:101.37:020.87:570.46:248:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:391.41:391.38:271.08:370.26:238:07Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:501.52:041.39:431.19:140.16:238:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:491.62:221.310:521.29:490.06:228:09Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:391.62:191.312:061.36:228:09Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:231.610:57-0.16:228:10Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:061.611:32-0.16:218:10Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:491.66:218:11Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:331.512:090.06:218:12Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:191.512:490.16:208:12Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:051.41:320.26:208:13Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:451.42:170.36:208:13Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:181.38:440.93:020.46:420.96:208:14Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:18 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 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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