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 3h 56m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:430.211:26-0.87:126:05Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:220.212:16-0.97:126:06Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:510.31:05-0.97:116:06New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:51-0.87:116:07New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:090.32:36-0.87:106:08New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:180.23:20-0.67:096:09Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:190.24:03-0.57:096:10Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:080.111:340.15:050.04:46-0.37:086:10Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:520.010:490.15:37-0.25:31-0.17:076:11Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:210.16:18-0.36:190.17:076:12First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:280.37:07-0.47:066:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:330.48:05-0.57:056:13First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:220.59:10-0.57:046:14Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:100.510:17-0.67:046:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:550.511:19-0.67:036:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:360.512:15-0.67:026:16Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:080.41:05-0.67:016:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:290.41:50-0.57:006:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:370.32:30-0.56:596:18Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:260.23:07-0.46:586:19Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:030.110:560.14:450.03:41-0.36:576:20Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:070.010:170.14:57-0.14:12-0.16:566:21Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:030.15:15-0.24:380.06:556:21Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:090.15:39-0.34:430.16:556:22Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:550.26:09-0.46:546:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:440.36:51-0.46:536:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:070.47:47-0.46:526:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:410.58:53-0.46:516:24Third Quarter28Sat
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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