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 4h 44m 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 - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:151.29:010.26:187:51Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:291.49:420.06:187:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:021.610:32-0.26:197:50Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:521.711:18-0.36:197:49Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:031.86:207:48Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:121.812:03-0.36:217:47New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:121.812:46-0.36:217:47New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:111.71:27-0.26:227:46New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:101.61:57-0.16:227:45Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:581.42:080.16:237:44Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:180.95:351.12:010.312:270.96:247:43Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:210.95:590.81:460.52:280.76:247:42Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:571.11:060.68:180.66:257:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:531.28:160.46:257:40First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:201.48:510.26:267:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:561.49:370.16:267:38First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:391.510:210.06:277:37Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:321.510:590.06:287:36Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:471.611:300.06:287:35Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:591.711:580.06:297:34Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:521.76:297:33Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:391.712:200.16:307:32Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:291.712:350.16:307:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:201.512:440.36:317:30Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:151.15:091.412:480.411:26 AM1.16:327:29Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:221.15:581.212:520.612:360.96:327:28Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:321.29:011.012:530.71:520.86:337:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:071.412:290.93:140.66:337:25Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:161.67:140.56:347:24Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:481.78:170.36:347:23Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:351.89:220.26:357:22Third Quarter31Mon
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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