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 3h 09m 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 - Jan 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:300.410:45-0.87:175:40Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:320.511:46-0.97:185:40Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:52-1.07:185:41Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:320.51:54-1.07:185:42Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:210.62:50-1.07:185:42Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:540.53:39-0.97:185:43Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:110.54:22-0.87:185:44Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:120.35:01-0.67:195:45Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:550.25:36-0.47:195:45Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:020.12:06-0.17:43-0.26:03-0.17:195:46Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:330.18:05-0.57:195:47Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:220.38:40-0.67:195:48Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:510.39:23-0.87:195:49Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:380.410:16-0.87:195:49Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:330.411:15-0.97:195:50Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:270.412:16-0.97:185:51Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:13-1.07:185:52New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:160.32:02-1.07:185:53New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:500.32:42-1.07:185:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:080.23:15-0.97:185:54New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:080.23:41-0.87:175:55Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:510.14:02-0.77:175:56Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:240.011:51-0.14:20-0.67:175:57Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:55-0.311:08-0.16:37-0.44:33-0.47:175:58Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:09-0.16:35-0.57:165:58First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:510.06:53-0.77:165:59First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:090.17:28-0.87:156:00First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:410.28:21-0.87:156:01First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:350.39:31-0.97:156:02Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:330.410:47-0.97:146:03Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:280.511:57-1.07:146:03Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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