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 14h 37m 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 - Jul 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:491.11:22-0.16:318:26Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:511.12:15-0.26:318:26Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:461.13:10-0.26:328:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:271.04:00-0.36:328:26Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:521.04:44-0.36:338:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:000.95:20-0.26:338:26Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:500.85:51-0.26:348:26Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:260.76:16-0.16:348:26Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:590.66:380.16:348:26Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:250.66:540.39:480.26:358:26Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:350.69:540.16:358:25Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:000.610:230.06:368:25Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:020.711:06-0.16:368:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:460.96:378:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:521.012:00-0.26:378:24Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:041.11:01-0.26:388:24New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:101.12:02-0.36:388:24New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:021.23:01-0.36:398:23New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:331.23:53-0.36:408:23New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:411.14:41-0.26:408:22Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:331.05:25-0.16:418:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:140.86:070.16:418:22Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:210.76:480.38:220.56:428:21First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:340.612:440.77:310.68:580.36:428:21First Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:200.89:430.26:438:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:390.910:350.06:438:20Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:331.011:330.06:448:19Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:311.06:448:18Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:361.012:32-0.16:458:18Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:431.01:29-0.16:468:17Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:441.02:20-0.26:468:16Full Moon31Sun
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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