Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Lavaca, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Lavaca, TX.
Next low tide : 9:53 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 8:26 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8773259
Common Questions About Tides

Port Lavaca, TX Tides - Apr 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:360.87:180.73:050.34:080.77:147:43New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:010.93:430.27:137:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:231.04:260.27:127:44Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:501.15:150.27:117:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:161.26:110.27:107:45Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:231.27:130.27:097:46First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:101.28:210.27:087:46First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:441.29:300.37:077:47First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:071.210:350.47:057:47Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:181.111:350.57:047:48Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:180.98:061.01:520.912:290.67:037:48Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:520.97:110.91:510.81:230.77:027:49Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:160.96:330.92:110.62:190.87:017:50Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:051.06:110.92:380.53:260.97:007:50Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:281.03:100.46:597:51Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:381.13:460.36:587:51Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:441.14:260.26:577:52Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:501.15:080.26:567:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:541.15:540.26:557:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:471.16:430.26:547:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:221.17:350.26:537:54Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:411.08:280.36:527:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:471.09:210.36:517:55Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:431.010:120.46:507:56Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:330.911:020.56:497:57Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:510.76:130.91:130.711:53 AM0.66:487:57Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:140.85:470.91:060.612:480.86:477:58Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:061.05:251.01:240.51:540.96:477:58New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:341.11:540.46:467:59New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:481.22:330.36:457:59New Moon30Thu
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 3:09 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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