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 49m 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 - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:400.811:46-0.66:506:25Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:020.712:38-0.66:496:25Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:070.61:27-0.46:486:26Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:500.52:15-0.26:476:27Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:190.59:370.42:580.33:050.06:466:27Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:110.57:530.43:170.14:020.36:456:28Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:330.63:47-0.16:446:28Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:410.74:23-0.26:436:29Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:510.85:07-0.36:426:30Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:200.86:04-0.36:416:30Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:240.97:20-0.36:406:31Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:160.98:49-0.36:396:31Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:580.810:09-0.36:386:32Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:270.811:09-0.36:366:33Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:420.711:54-0.36:356:33Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:400.712:30-0.26:346:34Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:190.61:00-0.16:336:34New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:390.51:280.16:326:35New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:090.47:530.52:520.32:000.26:316:35New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:190.57:070.52:470.12:430.46:306:36New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:450.66:150.52:540.03:480.56:286:36Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:540.73:100.06:276:37Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:140.83:38-0.16:266:38Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:080.94:18-0.16:256:38Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:521.05:16-0.16:246:39First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:581.16:32-0.16:236:39First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:471.27:58-0.16:216:40First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:231.29:15-0.16:206:40First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:491.210:19-0.16:196:41Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:011.111:140.06:186:41Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:560.912:050.26:176:42Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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