Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 6:10 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 4:50 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
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Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:391.45:351.44:440.26:577:40Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:331.65:450.16:577:39Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:531.76:450.26:587:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:521.77:400.26:587:37Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:311.78:300.26:597:36Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:571.79:110.36:597:34Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:171.61:401.510:361.49:460.47:007:33Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:351.62:531.510:301.310:170.47:007:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:521.53:561.510:481.210:450.67:017:31New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:081.54:571.411:201.111:120.77:017:29New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:211.55:581.411:581.011:390.97:027:28New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:301.57:031.412:390.97:027:27Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:341.58:181.512:091.01:220.77:037:26Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:321.59:471.512:441.22:040.67:037:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:231.511:251.61:271.42:480.57:047:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:370.47:047:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:501.74:310.37:057:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:541.85:310.27:057:20First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:421.96:340.27:067:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:191.97:370.27:067:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:511.812:201.78:521.68:350.27:077:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:181.82:071.88:591.59:300.37:087:15Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:431.73:341.89:331.310:210.57:087:14Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:071.74:521.910:161.011:110.87:097:12Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:291.66:051.911:050.87:097:11Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:491.67:191.912:041.011:57 AM0.67:107:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:051.68:381.91:061.312:540.47:107:09Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:111.610:081.92:321.51:530.37:117:07Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:461.92:530.37:117:06Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:550.47:127:05Third Quarter30Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 (32% 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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