Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 7:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:57 pm (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Jul 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:480.812:45-0.16:328:27Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:420.81:25-0.26:328:26Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:290.92:05-0.26:338:26Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:020.92:45-0.26:338:26Full Moon4Thu
5Fri2:580.93:25-0.26:338:26Full Moon5Fri
6Sat2:350.94:05-0.26:348:26Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:260.84:45-0.16:348:26Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:190.85:260.06:358:26Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:030.76:080.27:340.56:358:26Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:320.76:510.48:200.46:368:25Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:000.61:010.77:380.69:130.36:368:25Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:400.810:100.26:378:25Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:140.911:080.16:378:25Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:111.06:388:24Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:111.012:050.06:388:24Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:101.01:00-0.16:398:24Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:021.01:51-0.16:398:23New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:401.02:39-0.16:408:23New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:010.93:24-0.16:408:23New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:090.84:060.06:418:22Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:030.74:450.06:418:22Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:390.65:210.26:470.56:428:21Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:580.65:530.37:220.46:438:21Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:480.512:180.56:180.48:040.36:438:20First Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:350.58:540.26:448:20First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:150.69:490.16:448:19First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:480.710:450.06:458:18First Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:190.711:360.06:458:18Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:070.86:468:17Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:060.812:23-0.16:468:17Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:230.91:05-0.16:478:16Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Port Lavaca, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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