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 2h 41m at 4:54 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jul 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:411.53:391.412:081.46:238:22Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:201.45:381.212:55-0.52:451.26:248:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:511.37:381.11:53-0.23:470.96:248:22Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:161.210:021.02:510.24:410.66:258:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:361.13:510.55:320.36:258:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:181.010:48 AM1.15:020.86:210.06:268:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:171.210:31 AM1.17:371.17:06-0.26:268:22Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:071.47:50-0.46:268:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:151.58:31-0.46:278:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:571.59:10-0.56:278:21Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:301.59:47-0.46:288:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:581.510:24-0.46:288:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:261.411:01-0.36:298:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:551.311:36-0.36:308:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:231.36:308:20Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:481.312:11-0.16:318:19Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:101.212:440.06:318:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:251.26:590.81:160.24:350.86:328:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:321.110:070.81:460.44:500.66:328:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:271.12:160.65:110.36:338:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:420.99:12 AM1.12:480.95:370.16:338:17Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:431.26:09-0.16:348:17Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:381.36:49-0.36:348:16Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:191.57:35-0.56:358:16Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:581.68:24-0.66:368:15Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:361.69:16-0.76:368:15Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:131.612:201.69:271.510:07-0.76:378:14New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:461.52:051.59:451.410:59-0.66:378:13New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:171.43:421.510:351.311:51-0.46:388:13New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:451.35:171.411:501.16:398:12Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:101.26:541.212:44-0.11:250.86:398:11Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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