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 12h 18m 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 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:290.87:410.26:468:16Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:560.98:440.16:478:15Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:081.09:590.06:488:15Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:061.011:150.06:488:14Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:051.06:498:13Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:031.012:20-0.16:498:12Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:571.01:13-0.16:508:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:380.91:54-0.16:508:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:010.92:27-0.16:518:10New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:030.82:54-0.16:518:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:460.83:180.06:528:08New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:130.73:430.14:340.66:538:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:170.610:180.74:130.34:440.56:538:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:120.64:500.45:050.46:548:06Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:180.79:29 AM0.75:350.65:370.36:548:05Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:330.88:47 AM0.86:320.86:250.26:558:04First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:510.97:360.26:558:03First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:011.09:090.26:568:02First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:071.210:390.16:568:01First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:091.311:510.06:578:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:101.36:577:59Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:051.312:490.06:587:58Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:491.31:400.06:587:57Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:291.22:270.16:597:56Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:191.03:130.32:421.06:597:55Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:590.89:361.04:020.53:220.87:007:54Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:070.84:580.74:020.67:007:53Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:231.14:450.47:017:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:491.15:340.37:017:50Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:531.26:360.37:027:49Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:271.28:030.37:027:48Third Quarter31Fri
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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