Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 3:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 7:52 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:221.312:330.05:476:17Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:481.31:140.05:466:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:171.32:080.05:456:18Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:531.35:320.15:446:19Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:501.36:540.05:426:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:041.37:460.05:416:20Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:201.28:310.05:406:20Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:050.15:396:21Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:061.24:541.09:280.27:380.95:386:22Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:421.14:220.99:390.49:010.75:376:22Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:321.13:431.09:410.69:550.55:356:23New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:131.02:521.19:380.810:380.25:346:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:371.311:220.15:336:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:561.55:326:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:291.712:12-0.15:316:25Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:071.71:18-0.15:306:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:491.72:44-0.15:296:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:361.65:340.05:286:27First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:381.56:490.05:276:28First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:541.37:440.05:266:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:121.18:280.25:256:29Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:531.08:510.37:280.95:246:30Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:221.03:341.08:360.58:510.75:236:30Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:270.92:541.08:060.79:460.55:226:31Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:060.91:521.27:300.810:220.35:216:32Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:471.311:520.26:207:32Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:061.56:197:33Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:341.512:190.16:187:33Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:051.612:460.06:177:34Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:381.61:180.06:167:35Waning Gibbous30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761305)

Common Questions About Shell Beach, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Beach, LA today?

Slack tide in Shell Beach, LA is approximately 11:54 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 Shell Beach, LA?

Shell Beach, LA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Shell Beach, LA 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 Shell Beach, LA?

Tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA 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 Shell Beach, LA?

Tide data for Shell Beach, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761305. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761305.

What is the moon phase in Shell Beach, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Beach, LA is Third Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA 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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