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 1h 12m 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 - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:521.27:091.21:000.81:131.07:187:11Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:471.18:591.31:530.91:300.87:197:10Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:041.110:421.32:551.11:540.67:197:08Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:230.57:207:07Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:121.42:570.47:207:06Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:351.43:400.47:217:05Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:561.44:320.47:217:04Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:171.45:360.47:227:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:261.36:510.47:237:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:191.38:080.47:237:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:541.39:150.47:246:59Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:131.210:100.57:246:58Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:171.210:570.67:256:57Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:061.14:530.91:140.97:256:56Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:381.06:341.012:440.87:266:55Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:521.07:591.112:310.812:430.67:276:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:031.09:221.21:290.912:580.57:276:53New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:481.31:250.47:286:52New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:010.37:286:51New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:191.42:490.37:296:50New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:531.43:480.37:306:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:261.54:560.37:306:48Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:451.56:090.37:316:47Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:411.57:230.47:326:47First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:161.58:330.47:326:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:331.49:380.57:336:45First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:351.310:390.67:346:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:141.25:511.012:250.97:346:43Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:251.17:531.112:220.77:356:42Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:401.09:231.212:460.912:380.57:366:41Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:401.21:010.37:366:41Full Moon31Sun
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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