Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:11 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 45m at 4:54 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jan 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:051.19:11-0.87:135:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:351.09:45-0.87:135:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:081.010:20-0.79:200.97:135:33New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:261.07:430.910:55-0.79:590.97:135:34Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:550.98:150.911:29-0.67:145:35Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:410.812:02-0.57:145:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:590.812:33-0.37:145:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:080.71:03-0.17:145:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:000.39:050.74:210.31:340.17:145:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:290.48:510.74:370.02:080.47:145:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:230.75:02-0.37:145:40First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:460.95:36-0.57:145:40Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:321.06:19-0.87:145:41Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:131.27:06-1.07:145:42Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:531.27:56-1.27:135:43Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:321.18:48-1.38:491.07:135:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:241.16:101.09:40-1.39:070.97:135:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:531.16:450.910:32-1.19:530.87:135:45Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:151.07:160.811:24-0.911:060.67:135:46Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:360.97:450.712:15-0.67:125:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:050.78:100.612:480.41:05-0.37:125:48Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:550.68:300.62:130.11:540.07:125:49Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:110.58:380.63:21-0.12:420.47:115:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:450.64:21-0.44:570.67:115:51Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:460.85:16-0.57:115:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:290.96:07-0.77:105:52Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:051.06:55-0.77:105:53Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:371.07:40-0.87:095:54Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:560.98:21-0.87:095:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:590.98:59-0.87:085:56New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:080.89:34-0.88:540.87:085:56New Moon31Fri
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 12:32 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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