Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 6:10 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:18 am (1.6 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 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:031.46:341.312:390.96:577:41Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:101.47:501.312:150.81:290.86:577:39Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:051.49:241.312:431.02:170.76:587:38Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:521.411:181.41:151.23:020.56:587:37Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:351.41:521.43:480.46:597:36First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:551.54:350.36:597:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:321.65:260.37:007:33First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:151.76:200.27:007:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:471.87:150.17:017:31Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:121.88:070.17:017:30Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:361.812:031.79:351.68:570.17:027:29Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:571.71:531.79:191.59:440.27:027:27Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:181.73:251.79:471.310:310.37:037:26Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:381.64:481.710:291.111:190.67:037:25Full Moon14Wed
15Thu5:571.66:081.811:180.87:047:24Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:131.57:291.812:100.912:140.67:047:22Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:271.58:571.81:111.21:140.47:057:21Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:321.610:361.82:371.52:170.27:057:20Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:220.27:067:19Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:181.94:290.27:067:18Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:441.95:380.27:077:16Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:501.96:470.37:077:15Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:371.97:510.47:087:14Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:091.812:421.610:381.68:450.57:087:13Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:321.72:061.610:141.59:280.67:097:11Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:511.73:131.610:151.410:020.77:097:10New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:071.64:131.610:291.210:300.87:107:09New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:201.65:101.610:511.110:551.07:117:08New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:291.66:061.611:200.911:201.27:117:07New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:291.67:041.611:530.811:471.37:127:05Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 11:14 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 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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