Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 4:56 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Mar 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:400.65:100.511:170.211:450.16:245:58Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:080.44:460.710:560.36:225:58Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:510.912:32-0.16:215:59Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:081.01:14-0.26:206:00Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:321.01:57-0.26:196:00First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:061.12:54-0.26:186:01First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:581.16:56-0.36:176:02First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:021.18:13-0.36:166:02First Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:101.29:09-0.46:156:03Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:511.29:49-0.56:136:03Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:19-0.46:126:04Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:221.210:41-0.36:116:05Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:321.210:55-0.26:106:05Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:581.05:380.610:570.19:530.46:096:06Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:290.94:390.710:510.410:510.26:086:07Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:290.83:540.910:390.611:41-0.16:066:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:511.26:056:08Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:121.412:36-0.26:046:09Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:451.51:42-0.36:036:09Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:281.53:17-0.36:026:10Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:271.56:41-0.36:006:10Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:441.47:58-0.45:596:11Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:001.39:01-0.45:586:12Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:061.29:45-0.35:576:12Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:14-0.15:556:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:561.15:130.710:250.18:020.75:546:13Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:211.04:410.710:120.39:360.55:536:14New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:540.83:490.89:480.510:270.35:526:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:270.73:041.09:230.611:020.15:516:15New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:041.211:320.05:496:16New Moon30Sat
31Sun3:201.35:486:16Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:03 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 91% 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 (91% 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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