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 5h 15m 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 - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:180.510:00-0.46:496:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:520.611:00-0.56:486:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:200.611:54-0.46:476:26Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:380.612:43-0.46:466:27New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:450.51:32-0.36:456:28New Moon5Thu
6Fri4:520.510:390.52:400.52:20-0.26:446:28New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:050.510:070.42:530.43:100.06:436:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:300.59:090.43:220.24:020.26:426:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:590.68:290.53:590.15:010.46:416:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:060.74:400.06:406:31Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:150.85:28-0.16:396:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:570.86:25-0.16:386:32First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:000.97:34-0.16:366:32First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:490.98:51-0.16:356:33First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:290.910:04-0.16:346:34Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:020.911:05-0.16:336:34Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:260.811:57-0.16:326:35Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:390.712:420.06:316:35Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:360.61:230.16:306:36Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:320.59:070.52:510.42:030.26:286:36Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:310.58:230.53:040.32:430.36:276:37Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:200.57:460.53:210.23:260.46:266:37Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:480.67:070.53:410.14:150.56:256:38Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:090.64:030.16:246:39Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:420.74:310.06:236:39Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:570.85:080.06:226:40Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:100.85:560.06:206:40Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:550.96:590.06:196:41Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:311.08:110.06:186:41Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:591.09:210.06:176:42Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:211.010:230.16:166:42Waning Crescent31Tue
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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