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 9h 20m 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 - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:080.84:38-0.16:468:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:250.75:040.16:510.56:478:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:360.65:280.26:380.46:478:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:150.511:38 AM0.65:520.46:520.36:488:14Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:530.610:11 AM0.66:040.67:200.26:498:13Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:580.78:050.16:498:13Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:180.89:120.16:508:12Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:120.910:330.06:508:11Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:171.011:48-0.16:518:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:281.16:518:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:391.212:51-0.16:528:08Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:421.21:45-0.26:528:08New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:321.22:33-0.26:538:07New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:331.13:17-0.16:538:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:471.04:010.14:100.96:548:05Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:030.84:450.34:480.76:558:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:550.85:340.65:280.56:558:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:080.99:25 AM0.86:380.86:130.46:568:02Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:151.07:070.36:568:01First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:351.18:170.26:578:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:541.29:440.26:577:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:581.211:090.26:587:58Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:001.26:587:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:591.212:180.16:597:56Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:491.21:110.16:597:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:221.11:540.17:007:54Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:301.02:300.17:007:53Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:130.93:010.23:510.97:017:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:300.88:030.83:300.33:560.87:017:51Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:320.89:580.84:000.54:070.67:027:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:370.84:350.64:220.57:027:49Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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