Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 7h 46m at 8:11 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (1.6 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 - May 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:571.42:301.38:250.68:320.56:367:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:271.62:391.29:360.99:100.26:357:56Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:421.72:421.310:491.19:51-0.16:357:57Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:471.82:271.312:211.36:347:57Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:471.911:19-0.46:337:58Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:451.96:327:58Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:461.812:07-0.36:317:59Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:561.712:59-0.26:318:00Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:181.61:56-0.16:308:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:291.52:560.16:298:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:051.53:560.26:298:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:241.44:550.46:288:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:371.35:540.68:280.96:278:03Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:041.11:451.36:540.78:230.76:278:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:371.21:461.27:560.98:380.56:268:04Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:521.31:331.28:591.18:590.36:268:05Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:501.41:081.310:041.29:230.16:258:05Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:371.69:50-0.16:258:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:191.710:20-0.26:248:07New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:001.710:54-0.36:248:07New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:461.811:33-0.36:238:08New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:391.86:238:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:431.712:19-0.36:228:09Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:501.71:12-0.26:228:10Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:361.62:10-0.16:228:10First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:021.53:100.06:218:11First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:211.44:120.36:431.06:218:11First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:351.35:210.57:020.66:218:12First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:141.212:441.26:460.87:360.36:208:12Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:501.412:451.28:311.18:140.06:208:13Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:091.68:54-0.36:208:13Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 12:46 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 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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