Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 9h 51m at 3:22 pm (1.1 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 - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:121.58:050.57:187:11First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:141.59:410.57:197:10First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:031.510:560.57:197:09First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:381.411:510.57:207:07Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:581.37:207:06Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:011.24:531.112:350.52:221.07:217:05Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:421.16:341.01:120.62:080.97:217:04Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:051.08:061.01:460.72:100.87:227:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:271.09:401.12:220.82:180.77:227:02Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:471.011:111.13:070.92:290.67:237:01Full Moon10Wed
11Thu2:460.57:247:00Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:291.23:100.47:246:59Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:401.23:440.47:256:57Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:571.34:320.47:256:56Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:221.35:390.47:266:55Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:391.47:050.47:266:54Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:381.48:340.47:276:53Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:231.59:520.47:286:52Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:541.410:560.47:286:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:141.411:520.57:296:50Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:171.25:041.21:131.17:306:49Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:441.17:101.212:480.71:120.97:306:49Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:261.09:121.31:490.91:290.77:316:48New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:191.111:101.43:121.11:560.57:326:47New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:300.47:326:46New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:491.53:120.37:336:45Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:151.54:050.27:346:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:351.54:090.36:345:43Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:491.55:260.36:355:42First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:501.46:490.36:365:42First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:351.38:050.36:365:41First Quarter31Wed
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 10:13 pm — 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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