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 4h 05m 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 : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:211.111:49-0.16:478:15Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:261.26:488:15Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:331.212:50-0.16:488:14Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:421.21:44-0.16:498:13Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:081.12:33-0.16:508:12Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:041.03:190.06:508:12Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:160.84:040.23:530.86:518:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:100.74:490.34:370.66:518:10Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:350.75:380.55:200.46:528:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:170.89:43 AM0.76:390.76:070.36:528:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:100.87:020.26:538:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:270.98:120.26:538:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:430.99:370.16:548:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:421.010:570.16:548:05Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:351.011:590.06:558:04Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:251.06:568:03Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:081.012:460.06:568:02Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:400.91:220.06:578:01Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:560.91:530.06:578:00New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:500.85:510.82:210.12:550.86:587:59New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:270.87:260.82:500.23:040.76:587:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:380.79:010.83:240.43:250.66:597:57New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:290.710:440.94:040.53:540.56:597:56Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:500.84:520.74:300.47:007:55Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:400.98:24 AM0.95:480.85:150.47:007:54Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:021.06:160.37:017:53First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:081.17:370.37:017:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:471.29:120.37:027:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:451.310:360.37:027:49First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:351.411:420.27:037:48Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:171.47:037:47Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 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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