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 : in 5h 15m at 4:24 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:22 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Jul 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:300.79:500.16:328:27First Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:260.810:440.06:328:26Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:371.011:45-0.16:328:26Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:431.16:338:26Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:551.212:48-0.26:338:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:591.21:49-0.26:348:26Full Moon6Tue
7Wed2:501.22:46-0.36:348:26Full Moon7Wed
8Thu3:201.23:38-0.26:358:26Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:181.04:26-0.26:358:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:590.95:100.06:368:26Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:240.75:510.17:180.66:368:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:200.76:310.37:450.46:378:25Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:330.612:230.67:130.58:270.26:378:25Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:340.79:170.16:388:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:250.810:130.06:388:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:160.811:12-0.16:398:24Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:090.86:398:23Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:070.912:10-0.16:408:23Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:060.91:02-0.26:408:23Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:590.91:47-0.26:418:22New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:380.92:24-0.26:418:22New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:580.82:55-0.26:428:21New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:550.83:23-0.26:428:21New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:390.73:51-0.16:438:20Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:160.74:210.05:370.66:438:20Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:380.64:550.25:520.46:448:19Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:380.65:340.36:230.36:458:19Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:150.610:55 AM0.66:160.57:060.26:458:18First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:200.710:21 AM0.76:570.78:060.26:468:17First Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:050.89:200.16:468:17First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:211.010:380.06:478:16First Quarter31Sat
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 9:53 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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