Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : 7:43 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 6:19 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 - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:151.03:200.712:250.76:365:41Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:430.95:330.811:360.610:270.76:375:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:570.97:090.911:240.411:330.86:385:39Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:000.98:291.011:290.36:395:39Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:411.111:460.26:395:38New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:561.212:150.16:405:37New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:560.06:415:37New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:151.21:500.06:425:36New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:371.32:550.06:425:35Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:511.34:040.06:435:35Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:471.35:110.06:445:34Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:241.36:130.16:455:34First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:431.27:120.26:455:33First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:471.18:090.36:465:33First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:321.02:330.711:410.79:120.56:475:32First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:470.96:100.810:450.510:270.76:485:32Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:500.87:540.910:540.36:495:31Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:111.011:150.16:495:31Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:171.111:44-0.16:505:31Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:211.112:20-0.16:515:30Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:05-0.26:525:30Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:251.11:58-0.26:535:30Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:261.02:56-0.26:535:29Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:211.03:52-0.26:545:29Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:030.94:40-0.26:555:29Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:300.95:21-0.26:565:29Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:410.85:56-0.16:575:29Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:350.76:250.06:575:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:150.66:530.16:585:28Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:420.55:200.310:230.17:200.36:595:28Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:01 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 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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