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 12h 45m 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 - Mar 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:560.41:34-0.46:496:25New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:440.42:03-0.36:486:26New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:170.32:31-0.26:476:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:470.29:420.34:020.12:59-0.16:466:27New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:060.29:010.33:560.03:320.16:456:28Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:560.38:200.34:05-0.14:140.26:446:28Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:380.44:25-0.25:120.46:436:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:460.54:56-0.26:426:30Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:570.65:40-0.36:416:30First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:050.86:44-0.36:406:31First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:020.98:05-0.36:386:31First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:520.99:30-0.36:376:32Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:351.010:42-0.36:366:33Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:081.011:43-0.36:356:33Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:270.912:37-0.26:346:34Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:300.71:270.06:336:34Full Moon16Fri
17Sat5:490.79:580.62:280.62:190.26:326:35Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:280.78:080.62:420.53:150.46:306:35Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:030.86:570.63:080.34:250.66:296:36Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:030.93:420.16:286:36Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:541.04:210.06:276:37Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:411.05:09-0.16:266:38Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:021.06:08-0.16:256:38Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:021.07:240.06:246:39Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:501.08:470.06:226:39Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:261.010:010.06:216:40Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:500.910:580.06:206:40Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:590.811:420.06:196:41Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:500.812:180.16:186:41Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:230.712:490.26:176:42New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:430.67:430.72:310.51:200.46:156:43New Moon31Sat
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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