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 5h 18m 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 - May 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:411.511:580.06:157:35New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:011.76:147:36New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:351.812:39-0.16:147:36Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:171.91:35-0.16:137:37Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:021.92:56-0.16:127:38Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:471.84:36-0.16:117:38First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:331.76:300.06:107:39First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:271.57:260.06:107:40First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:371.27:590.26:097:40First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:021.18:100.46:087:41Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:301.18:000.69:510.66:077:42Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:170.92:401.27:400.810:360.46:077:42Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:491.311:110.16:067:43Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:481.511:420.06:057:44Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:081.66:057:44Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:381.712:13-0.16:047:45Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:161.712:47-0.16:047:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:581.71:30-0.16:037:46Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:401.72:260.06:037:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:171.63:250.06:027:47Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:441.54:220.16:027:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:541.45:210.16:017:49Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:041.36:020.26:017:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:421.26:230.36:007:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:501.16:320.46:007:50Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:071.16:290.610:270.55:597:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:311.310:360.25:597:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:141.411:010.05:597:52Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:201.611:35-0.25:587:53New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:441.85:587:53New Moon30Sun
31Mon2:211.912:18-0.35:587:54New Moon31Mon
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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