28.3840’ N, 96.3660’ W

Port Lavaca, TX

85°
H 88°
L 81°
ESE
11mph
High tide
7:01 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : 8:43 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 7:01 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Oct 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:420.66:276:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:281.23:140.56:286:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:001.33:540.56:286:19Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:241.34:460.56:296:17Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:371.36:000.56:296:16Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:381.37:330.56:306:15Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:261.38:560.56:306:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:031.39:560.46:316:13Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:291.310:440.56:316:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:431.211:270.56:326:11Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:431.14:301.112:351.06:336:10Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:191.16:051.112:100.612:320.96:336:09New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:261.07:411.212:580.812:480.86:346:08New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:371.09:271.31:570.91:150.66:346:07New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:151.41:490.56:356:05New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:310.56:366:04Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:551.53:230.46:366:03Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:311.54:280.46:376:02Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:591.55:480.46:376:01First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:091.57:160.56:386:00First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:001.58:370.56:395:59First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:351.59:440.56:395:59First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:551.410:400.66:405:58Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:581.23:311.012:371.06:415:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:321.15:491.012:240.96:415:56Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:451.07:431.112:180.812:340.76:425:55Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:081.09:261.11:130.912:520.56:435:54Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:521.21:140.46:435:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:390.36:445:52Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:031.22:090.26:455:52Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:051.22:450.26:455:51Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8773259)

Common Questions About Port Lavaca, TX Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Port Lavaca, TX?

Port Lavaca, TX is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

What datum are Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca, TX?

Tide predictions for Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca, TX?

Tide data for Port Lavaca, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8773259. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8773259.

What is the moon phase in Port Lavaca, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Lavaca, TX is First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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