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 7h 06m 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 - Feb 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:00-0.12:55-0.67:126:05Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:26-0.210:23-0.14:43-0.33:26-0.57:126:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:38-0.29:44-0.14:48-0.43:59-0.37:116:06Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:43-0.15:10-0.54:31-0.27:106:07Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:010.15:44-0.57:106:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:440.26:33-0.67:096:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:380.37:37-0.67:086:09Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:050.48:51-0.77:086:10Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:440.510:05-0.77:076:11Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:220.511:10-0.87:066:12Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:530.512:08-0.77:066:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:110.51:00-0.77:056:13New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:140.31:49-0.67:046:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:560.22:36-0.47:036:15New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:210.29:570.13:140.13:24-0.27:026:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:190.28:530.13:42-0.14:130.07:026:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:460.24:17-0.25:050.17:016:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:020.34:57-0.47:006:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:410.45:45-0.56:596:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:540.46:43-0.56:586:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:430.47:54-0.56:576:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:250.49:11-0.56:566:20First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:000.410:19-0.56:556:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:280.411:12-0.56:546:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:480.411:54-0.56:536:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:550.312:28-0.56:526:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:490.312:58-0.46:516:24Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:280.21:28-0.26:506:24Full Moon28Mon
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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