Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : 8:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 6:31 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:001.37:250.36:448:00Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:121.28:210.46:438:00Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:061.19:160.56:438:01Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:431.010:100.66:428:02Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:540.85:141.012:520.711:04 AM0.76:418:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:290.94:520.912:490.612:010.86:408:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:080.94:310.91:040.41:070.96:408:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:251.01:250.36:398:04New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:291.01:500.36:388:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:241.12:190.26:378:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed2:141.12:530.26:378:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:591.13:320.16:368:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:381.24:140.16:368:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:091.24:580.16:358:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:331.25:430.16:348:08Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:511.26:280.26:348:09First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:021.17:150.36:338:09First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:041.18:060.46:338:10First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:461.09:020.611:250.76:328:11First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:460.94:071.010:050.811:410.66:328:11Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:421.03:331.011:210.96:318:12Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:501.12:581.112:120.412:561.16:318:12Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:261.312:520.36:308:13Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:461.41:390.26:308:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:551.42:310.16:308:14Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:531.43:270.16:298:15Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:401.44:240.16:298:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:131.35:170.16:298:16Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:321.26:070.16:298:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:361.16:540.26:288:17Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:231.07:380.36:288:17Third Quarter31Tue
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 7:36 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 40% 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 Third Quarter (40% 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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