Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 6:17 pm (0.7 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 - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:092.01:17-0.35:587:54Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:052.02:33-0.35:577:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:561.93:39-0.35:577:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:401.74:36-0.25:577:56Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:131.55:28-0.15:577:56First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:041.25:580.15:577:57First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:241.05:570.35:577:57First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:511.15:350.510:470.45:577:58Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:591.210:400.15:577:58Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:221.311:01-0.15:577:58Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:351.511:29-0.25:577:59Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:031.611:59-0.25:577:59Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:381.65:578:00Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:161.712:34-0.25:578:00Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:001.61:16-0.25:578:00Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:481.62:00-0.25:578:01Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:311.62:38-0.25:578:01Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:041.53:06-0.15:578:01Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:241.43:27-0.15:578:02Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:191.23:430.05:588:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:221.03:550.15:588:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:161.04:010.25:588:02Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:231.03:420.410:340.35:588:02Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:441.210:150.15:598:03Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:371.410:38-0.15:598:03Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:581.611:16-0.35:598:03Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:361.75:598:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:221.912:01-0.46:008:03New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:131.912:55-0.56:008:03New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:101.91:56-0.56:018:03New Moon30Wed
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 9:25 pm — 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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