Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : 9:53 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 8:26 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:301.24:210.06:288:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:001.25:110.06:288:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:271.26:000.16:278:19Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:481.26:510.16:278:19Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:001.17:420.26:278:20Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:591.08:350.46:278:20Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:381.09:330.611:440.66:278:21Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:530.84:070.910:390.76:278:21Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:130.93:431.012:040.411:57 AM0.96:278:22Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:441.012:360.36:278:22Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:561.11:140.26:278:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:591.21:580.16:278:23New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:541.22:460.06:278:23New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:421.23:360.06:278:23Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:231.14:27-0.16:278:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:541.15:15-0.16:278:24Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:151.05:590.06:278:24Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:250.96:380.06:288:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:210.87:130.16:288:25First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:080.77:430.26:288:25First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:280.43:480.712:050.411:470.36:288:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:210.611:550.16:288:25Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:450.66:298:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:590.712:140.16:298:26Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:300.812:410.06:298:26Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:450.81:15-0.16:308:26Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:160.91:55-0.16:308:26Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:451.02:41-0.26:308:26Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:061.03:28-0.26:318:26Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:191.04:16-0.26:318:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 3:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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