Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:10 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 31m at 4:50 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Apr 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:351.25:291.111:240.611:290.47:077:37Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:301.35:331.112:010.87:067:38Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:281.35:341.112:020.212:470.97:057:39Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:321.45:261.112:400.12:011.17:047:39Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:461.41:250.07:037:40Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:071.52:16-0.17:017:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:241.53:15-0.17:007:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:271.54:21-0.16:597:41Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:161.55:34-0.16:587:42Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:531.46:500.08:231.26:577:43Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:151.33:231.38:010.18:341.06:567:43Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:031.43:501.39:050.29:070.86:557:44Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:261.54:141.210:020.49:460.56:547:44New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:391.64:361.210:560.610:280.36:537:45New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:451.64:551.211:520.811:110.16:517:46New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:481.65:081.212:571.06:507:46New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:511.65:071.22:211.26:497:47Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:571.612:430.06:487:47Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:111.61:330.06:477:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:291.52:260.16:467:49First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:401.53:230.26:457:49First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:351.54:240.36:447:50First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:141.45:290.46:437:50First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:421.46:340.49:141.16:427:51Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:241.13:031.37:350.58:591.06:417:52Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:591.23:191.38:260.69:140.86:407:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:091.23:311.39:110.79:350.66:407:53Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:101.33:391.29:530.89:590.56:397:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:041.43:421.210:351.010:250.36:387:54Full Moon29Thu
30Fri5:541.53:431.311:221.110:540.16:377:55Full Moon30Fri
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 11:30 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 43% 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 (43% 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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