Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 8:11 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m 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 - Apr 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:031.24:541.110:580.610:540.37:077:37New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:021.34:541.111:390.811:240.27:067:38New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:021.44:491.112:321.07:057:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:051.54:301.22:151.27:047:39Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:161.512:41-0.17:037:40Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:391.61:31-0.27:017:40Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:121.62:29-0.27:007:41First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:391.63:36-0.26:597:41First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:331.54:51-0.26:587:42First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:581.46:10-0.16:577:43Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:171.37:260.08:211.16:567:43Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:061.33:351.28:350.28:480.96:557:44Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:451.43:521.29:350.49:250.66:547:44Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:061.54:071.210:310.710:040.36:537:45Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:171.64:171.211:290.910:430.16:517:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:211.74:151.212:381.16:507:46Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:221.76:497:47Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:241.712:04-0.16:487:47Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:321.612:48-0.16:477:48Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:531.61:370.06:467:49Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:291.52:320.06:457:49Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:501.53:310.16:447:50Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:241.44:350.26:437:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:361.45:390.36:427:51Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:461.36:420.49:101.16:417:52Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:211.12:541.37:380.58:540.96:407:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:141.23:001.38:290.79:070.76:407:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:311.33:021.29:180.89:270.56:397:54Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:341.42:591.210:071.09:500.36:387:54New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:301.62:521.311:041.210:170.06:377:55New Moon30Wed
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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