Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 10:41 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:34 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Nov 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:521.04:080.712:490.76:365:41Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:210.96:140.812:080.66:375:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:410.97:550.911:570.46:385:39Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:520.99:191.012:190.812:020.36:395:39Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:291.112:170.26:395:38Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:341.212:430.16:405:37Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:210.06:415:37Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:441.22:130.06:425:36Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:591.33:180.06:425:35Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:131.34:310.06:435:35Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:131.35:440.06:445:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:571.36:530.16:455:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:231.37:550.26:455:33Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:351.28:530.36:465:33Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:281.02:430.711:560.79:520.56:475:32Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:460.96:000.811:210.510:590.76:485:32Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:350.88:040.911:290.36:495:31Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:361.011:480.16:495:31New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:491.112:16-0.16:505:31New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:551.112:51-0.26:515:30New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:36-0.26:525:30New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:001.12:32-0.26:535:30Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:051.13:35-0.26:535:29Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:041.04:38-0.26:545:29Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:511.05:35-0.26:555:29Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:200.96:23-0.26:565:29First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:300.87:04-0.16:575:29First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:200.77:410.06:575:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:570.63:110.212:190.26:585:28First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:260.56:330.311:020.19:080.36:595:28Waxing Gibbous30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8773259)

Common Questions About Port Lavaca, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Lavaca, TX today?

Slack tide in Port Lavaca, TX is approximately 4:07 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 Port Lavaca, TX?

Port Lavaca, TX is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 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 (65% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, 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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