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 10h 36m 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 - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:450.96:381.01:070.812:400.76:448:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:401.05:561.01:190.71:500.96:438:00New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:521.21:470.66:438:01New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:251.32:240.46:428:02New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:431.43:080.36:418:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:541.53:590.36:408:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:021.54:540.26:398:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:021.55:530.26:398:04Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:501.46:550.36:388:05First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:231.37:560.36:378:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:421.28:550.46:378:06First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:461.19:510.46:368:06First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:301.010:410.56:358:07Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:590.85:571.01:240.711:28 AM0.76:358:08Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:490.85:250.91:270.512:130.86:348:08Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:520.94:520.91:410.41:050.96:348:09Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:221.02:000.36:338:09Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:181.02:230.26:338:10Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:001.12:490.26:328:11Full Moon19Tue
20Wed2:401.13:210.16:328:11Full Moon20Wed
21Thu3:191.13:590.16:318:12Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:581.24:420.16:318:12Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:321.25:290.16:308:13Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:011.26:180.16:308:13Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:221.27:080.16:308:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:361.18:000.26:298:15Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:391.18:550.36:298:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:241.09:550.56:298:16Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:280.84:531.012:040.711:01 AM0.76:288:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:350.94:201.012:150.512:180.96:288:17Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:301.112:440.46:288:17Waning Crescent31Sun
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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