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 13h 00m 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:371.29:440.37:037:47Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:351.211:060.27:037:46Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:241.27:047:45Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:021.212:040.27:047:44Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:281.112:470.27:057:43Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:381.01:190.27:057:41Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:291.06:010.91:470.32:420.97:067:40New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:560.97:290.92:140.42:380.87:067:39New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:580.98:581.02:430.62:460.77:077:38New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:010.910:281.03:210.73:020.67:077:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:220.94:120.93:260.57:087:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:001.13:590.47:087:34Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:451.24:460.47:097:33Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:021.25:540.47:097:32Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:201.37:280.47:107:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:351.49:080.47:107:30First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:281.510:290.37:117:28First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:081.511:320.37:117:27Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:361.57:127:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:501.412:250.47:127:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:431.25:501.31:140.51:291.27:137:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:491.17:521.32:040.71:431.07:137:22Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:231.110:021.33:010.92:080.87:147:21Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:221.14:201.12:380.67:147:20Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:021.43:150.57:157:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:431.43:580.47:157:18Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:171.54:530.47:167:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:471.46:070.47:167:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:041.47:410.57:177:14Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:031.48:150.46:176:13Third Quarter30Sun
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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