Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : 10:41 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 8:35 am (1.0 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 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:510.89:21-0.46:506:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:340.810:37-0.56:496:26Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:040.711:35-0.56:486:26Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:190.712:21-0.46:476:27Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:190.61:00-0.46:456:28New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:580.51:34-0.26:446:28New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:510.39:130.43:330.32:09-0.16:436:29New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:460.38:240.33:180.12:460.16:426:29New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:000.37:390.33:220.03:330.36:416:30Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:340.43:33-0.16:406:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:590.53:51-0.26:396:31Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:540.64:18-0.36:386:32Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:460.74:59-0.36:376:32First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:550.75:58-0.36:366:33First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:480.87:17-0.36:346:34First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:310.98:42-0.36:336:34First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:031.09:52-0.36:326:35Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:250.910:48-0.36:316:35Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:330.911:38-0.26:306:36Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:250.712:260.06:296:36Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:590.78:410.61:410.61:180.26:286:37Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:420.76:580.61:430.52:180.46:266:37Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:130.85:450.72:060.33:400.76:256:38Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:071.02:390.16:246:39Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:491.13:190.06:236:39Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:401.24:09-0.16:226:40Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:231.25:11-0.16:216:40Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:371.26:280.06:196:41Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:291.27:540.06:186:41Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:031.29:120.06:176:42Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:211.110:120.06:166:42Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:38 pm — 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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