Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 30m at 12:33 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:52 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:380.94:090.910:030.510:200.45:476:17New Moon1Thu
2Fri5:040.93:401.010:010.710:560.25:466:17New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:310.93:281.29:500.811:330.15:456:18New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:371.45:446:19Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:581.512:17-0.15:436:19Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:281.61:15-0.15:416:20Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:061.62:33-0.15:406:20First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:561.65:55-0.15:396:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:061.57:10-0.15:386:22First Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:231.48:09-0.15:376:22Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:011.38:580.05:366:23Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:310.15:356:23Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:051.14:210.99:410.48:250.75:336:24Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:101.03:470.99:270.69:400.55:326:25Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:550.92:291.19:060.810:280.35:316:25Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:081.311:080.15:306:26Full Moon16Fri
17Sat2:261.411:450.05:296:26Full Moon17Sat
18Sun2:551.55:286:27Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:291.612:230.05:276:28Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:041.61:100.05:266:28Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:391.52:120.15:256:29Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:141.54:380.15:246:30Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:511.46:160.15:236:30Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:461.36:570.15:226:31Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:061.28:240.26:217:31Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:061.18:410.38:431.06:207:32Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:311.18:460.49:440.86:197:33Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:271.03:491.18:430.610:240.66:187:33Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:410.93:071.28:320.810:550.46:177:34Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:411.311:250.26:167:35New Moon30Fri
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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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