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 4h 04m 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 - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:57-1.07:136:04Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:110.51:50-1.07:136:05Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:380.52:37-0.97:126:06Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:480.43:20-0.77:116:07Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:400.24:02-0.57:116:07Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:070.110:390.05:08-0.14:42-0.27:106:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:110.15:31-0.35:210.07:096:09Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:070.26:05-0.57:096:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:050.46:49-0.67:086:11Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:490.47:45-0.77:076:11Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:400.58:56-0.77:076:12Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:310.510:14-0.77:066:13Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:200.511:24-0.77:056:14Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:000.412:21-0.87:046:14Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:250.41:06-0.87:046:15New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:340.31:42-0.77:036:16New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:260.32:11-0.67:026:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:010.22:37-0.57:016:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:260.13:01-0.47:006:18Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:200.09:440.14:32-0.13:28-0.26:596:19Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:380.08:580.14:29-0.34:000.06:586:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:340.14:40-0.44:380.16:576:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:550.35:04-0.56:566:21First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:370.45:41-0.56:556:21First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:290.56:39-0.56:546:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:250.67:59-0.56:546:23First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:170.79:29-0.66:536:23Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:040.810:45-0.66:526:24Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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