Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:13 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 03m at 6:30 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Aug 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:181.35:091.112:401.06:398:11Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:501.36:121.012:140.11:450.96:408:10Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:201.27:281.012:500.32:420.86:418:09Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:451.29:090.91:260.53:310.66:418:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:031.211:070.92:010.74:160.56:428:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:071.12:370.95:000.46:428:07Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:541.09:02 AM1.23:151.05:430.26:438:06Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:041.26:260.16:448:05Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:241.37:090.06:448:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:001.37:510.06:458:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:281.48:30-0.16:458:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:551.412:201.39:511.39:09-0.16:468:02Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:221.51:311.310:041.39:47-0.16:468:01New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:491.52:431.410:231.210:25-0.16:478:00New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:161.53:561.410:551.111:050.06:487:59New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:431.45:101.311:401.011:470.26:487:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:101.46:271.312:360.86:497:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:351.37:511.312:330.41:400.66:497:56Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:001.39:271.31:240.72:430.46:507:55Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:241.311:091.32:220.93:440.36:507:54First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:451.33:331.24:440.16:517:53First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:431.49:06 AM1.45:281.35:460.06:517:52First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:011.56:470.06:527:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:041.67:460.06:527:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:531.612:251.49:521.48:390.06:537:48Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:311.61:421.410:061.39:270.16:537:47Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:041.52:491.410:201.310:080.26:547:46Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:331.53:501.410:391.210:440.36:557:45Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:001.54:461.411:061.111:170.56:557:44Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:251.45:421.411:421.011:470.66:567:43Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:471.46:401.312:250.96:567:42Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 minimum.

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 (54% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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