Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 7:43 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:33 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:541.111:32-0.16:478:16Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:091.26:478:15Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:241.212:41-0.16:488:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:341.31:40-0.26:488:14Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:301.22:31-0.26:498:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:501.13:16-0.16:498:12Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:080.93:580.04:170.96:508:11Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:180.84:390.24:510.76:508:11Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:440.711:560.75:220.45:250.56:518:10Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:270.76:130.66:020.36:528:09Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:190.86:440.26:528:08Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:570.97:380.26:538:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:200.98:530.16:538:06Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:221.010:210.16:548:05Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:221.011:370.06:548:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:211.06:558:03Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:171.012:340.06:558:03Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:041.01:16-0.16:568:02Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:341.01:49-0.16:568:01New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:381.02:180.06:578:00New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:200.92:470.13:250.96:577:59New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:460.88:100.93:190.23:370.76:587:58New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:360.710:060.93:570.44:010.66:597:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:240.84:440.64:300.56:597:56Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:120.98:39 AM0.85:440.85:070.47:007:54Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:321.05:580.37:007:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:151.17:100.37:017:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:181.28:470.37:017:51First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:331.310:230.27:027:50First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:361.411:380.27:027:49Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:301.47:037:48Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 1:38 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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