Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 10:17 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:081.010:300.56:448:00Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:440.75:500.91:300.711:19 AM0.66:438:00Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:160.85:320.91:170.612:070.76:438:01Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:020.85:110.91:230.512:550.86:428:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:260.94:390.91:370.41:540.96:418:02New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:321.01:570.36:408:03New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:231.12:240.36:398:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:071.12:590.26:398:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:491.23:410.26:388:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:311.24:280.26:378:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:111.35:170.26:378:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:461.36:080.26:368:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:131.37:000.36:358:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:321.27:540.46:358:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:391.28:510.56:348:08First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:211.19:520.76:348:09Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:500.94:411.112:030.810:56 AM0.86:338:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:341.04:111.112:230.612:061.06:338:10Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:261.13:451.112:530.51:301.16:328:11Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:531.21:310.46:328:11Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:041.32:140.36:318:12Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:041.33:010.26:318:12Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:561.33:520.26:308:13Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:391.34:440.16:308:13Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:121.25:340.16:308:14Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:341.16:210.26:298:15Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:421.07:060.26:298:15Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:371.07:480.36:298:16Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:260.98:280.46:288:16Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:180.64:140.812:440.59:06 AM0.56:288:17Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:010.812:130.46:288:17Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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