Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 19m at 5:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:09 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:341.14:251.012:040.96:375:41Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:491.06:351.112:060.76:375:40Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:431.08:331.112:280.812:240.56:385:39New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:141.212:480.46:395:38New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:371.31:180.26:395:38New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:560.16:405:37Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:491.32:410.16:415:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:551.33:350.16:425:36Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:581.24:380.16:425:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:551.25:460.16:435:35First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:401.16:530.16:445:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:091.07:540.16:455:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:210.98:460.26:455:33First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:160.89:330.36:465:33Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:590.84:580.512:090.46:475:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:340.76:500.611:420.311:120.56:485:32Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:590.78:220.711:400.26:495:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:100.79:390.812:250.611:54 AM0.06:495:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:470.912:18-0.16:505:30Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:521.012:52-0.16:515:30Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:38-0.26:525:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:561.02:34-0.26:535:30Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:001.13:37-0.26:535:29Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:001.14:42-0.26:545:29Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:501.15:46-0.16:555:29Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:261.06:47-0.16:565:29Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:480.97:460.06:565:29Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:540.88:460.26:575:28Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:360.74:380.511:090.49:500.46:585:28Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:400.67:100.611:100.211:080.56:595:28Waning Crescent30Wed
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 10:07 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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