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 6h 25m 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 - May 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:131.31:360.46:457:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:401.42:070.36:448:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:541.52:470.26:438:00Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:071.53:370.16:428:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:211.54:370.16:428:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:281.45:440.16:418:02Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:191.46:520.16:408:03Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:491.37:530.16:398:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:591.28:460.26:398:04Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:471.19:300.36:388:05Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:161.010:070.46:378:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:370.75:371.02:130.710:40 AM0.66:378:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:390.84:560.91:110.511:11 AM0.76:368:06Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:000.91:000.46:358:07Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:051.01:040.36:358:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:421.11:200.26:348:08New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:261.21:490.16:348:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:211.32:310.16:338:09New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:221.33:250.16:338:10Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:211.44:270.06:328:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:081.45:280.06:328:11Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:401.46:260.06:318:12Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:581.47:180.16:318:12First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:031.38:070.26:308:13First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:511.28:560.46:308:13First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:071.09:460.66:308:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:350.93:591.012:000.710:48 AM0.86:298:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:261.12:551.112:070.512:251.06:298:15Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:011.212:310.36:298:16Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:121.31:040.16:288:16Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:191.41:490.06:288:17Full Moon31Sun
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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