Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : in 4h 48m at 6:38 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:32 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Oct 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:401.08:041.21:480.81:340.87:187:12New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:011.09:351.32:400.92:060.77:187:11New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:381.111:191.33:401.02:450.77:197:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:310.67:197:08Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:071.44:240.67:207:07Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:501.55:250.67:207:06Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:241.56:370.67:217:05First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:381.57:580.67:217:04First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:301.59:190.67:227:03First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:051.410:300.77:227:02First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:271.411:290.77:237:01Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:341.34:561.11:061.17:247:00Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:191.26:431.112:220.81:070.97:246:58Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:471.18:091.11:110.81:230.87:256:57Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:241.19:321.22:010.91:440.77:256:56Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:081.010:541.22:581.02:090.67:266:55Full Moon16Fri
17Sat2:360.57:276:54Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:101.23:060.47:276:53Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:201.23:410.47:286:52Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:271.24:210.47:286:51Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:301.25:090.47:296:50Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:271.26:040.47:306:49Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:121.27:070.47:306:48Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:451.28:150.47:316:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:071.18:220.56:325:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:201.19:260.66:325:46Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:221.03:580.911:270.810:270.76:335:45Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:061.05:351.011:230.711:270.86:345:44Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:341.07:041.111:400.66:345:43Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:051.08:361.212:320.912:090.56:355:42New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:121.312:450.46:365:42New Moon31Sat
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 8:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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