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 4h 41m at 3:41 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 pm (1.1 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 - Mar 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:031.06:37-0.48:030.96:436:18Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:301.07:27-0.48:070.86:426:19Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:151.03:561.08:13-0.58:260.76:416:20Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:341.04:221.08:58-0.48:580.66:406:20Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:471.14:481.09:43-0.39:390.46:396:21Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:561.15:140.910:29-0.110:270.26:386:22Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:051.15:390.911:180.111:230.16:376:22Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:151.16:050.912:100.36:366:23Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:321.16:300.912:24-0.11:090.66:346:23Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:591.16:530.91:29-0.22:190.86:336:24Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:321.18:120.93:37-0.24:540.97:327:25Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:001.14:46-0.37:317:25Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:151.15:57-0.27:307:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:131.17:08-0.29:440.97:297:27Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:210.93:531.18:11-0.19:510.97:287:27Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:391.04:241.09:04-0.19:580.87:267:28Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:431.04:491.09:480.010:070.77:257:28Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:391.05:121.010:240.110:230.67:247:29New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:301.15:321.010:550.210:470.57:237:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:181.15:491.011:240.311:170.47:227:30New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:051.16:021.011:540.511:520.37:207:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:551.16:111.012:270.67:197:31Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:501.16:171.012:320.21:050.77:187:32Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:541.16:251.01:150.21:540.97:177:33Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:111.16:331.02:020.13:041.07:167:33Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:331.12:520.17:157:34First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:461.23:450.17:137:34First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:421.24:430.17:127:35First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:251.35:460.07:117:35First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:591.36:510.08:261.07:107:36Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:081.13:281.27:530.18:360.97:097:37Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 7:41 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 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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