Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 1:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:36 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:431.14:141.18:460.59:080.86:167:35Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:411.03:201.18:350.710:170.46:157:36Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:031.02:091.38:031.011:040.26:147:36Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:011.511:450.06:137:37Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:221.76:127:38Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:561.812:26-0.26:117:38Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:381.81:15-0.26:117:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:251.82:22-0.16:107:40Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:091.73:410.06:097:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:491.65:220.16:087:41Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:221.56:380.16:087:41Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:251.37:120.26:077:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:341.27:250.36:067:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:441.17:240.46:067:43Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:571.17:130.510:250.66:057:44Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:120.72:111.26:520.710:330.46:047:45Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:471.310:540.26:047:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:441.511:180.06:037:46New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:541.611:46-0.16:037:47New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:161.86:027:47New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:501.912:22-0.26:027:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun3:331.91:15-0.26:017:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:221.92:30-0.26:017:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:081.93:41-0.26:007:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:471.84:48-0.16:007:50First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:201.65:47-0.16:007:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:231.36:230.15:597:51First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:051.16:340.35:597:52First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:221.16:290.510:330.65:597:52Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:590.81:291.26:010.710:200.25:587:53Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:441.410:500.05:587:54Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:21 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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