Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 7m at 12:33 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:131.42:361.37:581.17:311.16:125:11Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:271.44:461.29:180.96:591.26:135:11New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:221.610:090.76:145:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:181.710:470.66:145:09New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:391.811:210.56:155:08New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:091.911:570.46:165:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:471.912:460.46:175:07Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:271.91:500.46:185:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:071.92:580.46:185:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:441.94:200.46:195:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:191.85:240.46:205:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:551.75:570.46:215:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:491.66:170.56:225:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:501.46:280.66:235:03Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:431.311:41 AM1.27:281.26:330.86:235:02Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:571.32:341.18:210.96:291.06:245:02Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:131.49:150.76:255:02Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:441.69:590.46:265:01Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:461.810:430.26:275:01Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:101.911:360.16:275:00Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:492.012:530.06:285:00Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:412.12:150.06:295:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:382.03:260.06:305:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:302.04:390.16:314:59Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:191.85:340.16:324:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:131.66:040.36:324:59Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:181.36:060.56:334:59Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:571.15:490.76:344:59Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:261.12:570.88:390.75:190.86:354:59Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:351.211:551.39:310.46:364:58Waning Crescent30Mon
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 4:12 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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