Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 44m at 1:35 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:00 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - May 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:221.64:081.31:231.36:367:55Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:121.66:357:56Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:081.612:380.06:347:57Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:081.61:260.16:347:57Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:051.62:220.16:337:58First Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:541.53:220.26:327:59First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:341.54:280.36:541.06:317:59First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:081.45:410.57:220.86:318:00First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:591.31:391.47:000.77:570.66:308:00Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:241.42:081.38:180.88:360.46:298:01Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:361.52:361.39:271.09:170.16:298:02Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:401.73:021.310:291.19:580.06:288:02Full Moon12Fri
13Sat5:371.73:251.311:301.210:40-0.16:278:03Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:301.73:451.312:391.36:278:04Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:211.76:268:04Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:141.712:07-0.16:268:05Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:091.612:540.06:258:05Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:061.51:430.16:248:06Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:591.52:340.36:248:07Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat11:431.43:250.46:238:07Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:181.34:180.57:400.96:238:08Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:451.35:130.77:420.86:238:08Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:261.01:051.36:170.88:020.66:228:09Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:391.11:181.27:270.98:260.46:228:10Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:391.21:261.28:321.18:520.36:218:10Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:291.41:341.39:291.19:190.16:218:11Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:121.51:471.310:201.29:480.06:218:11New Moon27Sat
28Sun5:521.52:051.311:131.310:19-0.16:208:12New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:321.62:221.312:221.36:208:12New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:141.611:32-0.26:208:13New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:591.66:208:14Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 4:47 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 65% 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 Third Quarter (65% 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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