Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 9:00 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:26 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:480.110:42-0.77:175:40Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:240.111:12-0.87:185:41Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:060.211:48-0.87:185:42Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:480.212:30-0.97:185:42New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:12-0.97:185:43New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:240.32:00-0.97:185:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:540.32:48-0.97:185:44New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:180.33:30-0.97:185:45Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:300.34:12-0.87:195:46Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:420.25:00-0.67:195:47Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:420.15:42-0.57:195:48First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:300.111:54 AM-0.17:48-0.26:24-0.37:195:48First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:540.05:000.08:18-0.37:18-0.17:185:49First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:180.17:300.18:54-0.57:185:50First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:300.39:42-0.67:185:51Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:240.310:30-0.77:185:52Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:180.411:24-0.87:185:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:060.412:18-0.87:185:53Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:540.41:12-0.97:185:54Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:00-0.97:175:55Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:300.32:48-0.87:175:56Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:000.23:30-0.87:175:57Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:120.14:06-0.77:165:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:060.04:42-0.67:165:58Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:48-0.110:06 AM-0.37:24-0.35:06-0.57:165:59Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:18-0.11:12-0.37:30-0.45:12-0.37:156:00Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:48-0.17:54-0.57:156:01Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:24-0.18:24-0.67:146:02Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:060.09:00-0.77:146:02Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:240.19:48-0.87:146:03Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:000.210:36-0.87:136:04Waning Crescent31Sat
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 2:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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