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 3h 12m 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 - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:441.012:340.16:288:18Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:311.112:580.06:288:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:241.11:330.06:278:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:201.12:180.06:278:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:131.23:10-0.16:278:20New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:551.24:03-0.16:278:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:231.24:52-0.16:278:20Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:381.25:36-0.26:278:21Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:431.26:16-0.16:278:21Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:391.16:570.06:278:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:201.07:390.26:278:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:330.98:260.510:390.56:278:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:520.82:300.99:270.710:560.36:278:23Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:491.011:290.16:278:23Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:221.16:278:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:381.212:130.06:278:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:551.31:08-0.16:278:24Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:081.32:10-0.16:278:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:111.33:15-0.26:288:25Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:581.34:15-0.26:288:25Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:271.25:07-0.26:288:25Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:331.15:52-0.26:288:25Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:180.96:29-0.16:298:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:420.87:020.16:298:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:550.77:290.310:340.46:298:26Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:120.710:310.26:298:26Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:080.710:490.06:308:26Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:020.811:18-0.16:308:26Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:370.811:56-0.16:308:26Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:300.96:318:26Waning Crescent30Thu
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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