Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 17m at 4:23 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:08 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Mar 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:230.78:23-0.56:506:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:180.89:49-0.56:496:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:060.911:02-0.56:486:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:430.812:04-0.56:476:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:070.812:57-0.46:466:27Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:140.61:46-0.36:456:28Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:550.52:34-0.16:446:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:560.59:310.43:120.43:240.16:426:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:420.58:000.43:350.24:210.46:416:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:590.64:060.06:406:30Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:080.74:43-0.16:396:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:080.85:27-0.26:386:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:250.86:24-0.26:376:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:240.97:39-0.26:366:33Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:140.89:05-0.26:356:33Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:550.810:20-0.26:346:34Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:250.811:17-0.26:326:34Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:410.712:01-0.26:316:35Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:410.712:35-0.16:306:36Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:220.61:050.06:296:36New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:470.51:340.16:286:37New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:000.48:030.52:480.32:070.36:276:37New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:090.57:190.52:470.22:510.46:256:38New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:400.66:380.62:590.13:540.66:246:38Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:570.83:210.06:236:39Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:250.93:540.06:226:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:151.04:380.06:216:40Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:511.15:380.06:206:41First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:571.26:560.06:196:41First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:461.28:210.06:176:42First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:251.29:370.06:166:42Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:45 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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