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 7h 03m 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 - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:361.71:320.06:157:35Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:131.72:490.06:147:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:471.74:260.06:137:37Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:171.66:090.06:137:37First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:371.56:560.06:127:38First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:501.37:210.16:117:39First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:141.27:350.36:107:39Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:161.17:380.59:300.76:097:40Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:190.92:161.27:300.810:010.46:097:41Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:261.410:390.16:087:41Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:211.711:20-0.26:077:42Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:441.96:077:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:222.012:08-0.36:067:43Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:132.01:12-0.36:057:44Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:112.02:45-0.36:057:44Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:071.94:13-0.26:047:45Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:551.85:36-0.26:037:46Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:361.56:37-0.16:037:46Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:521.27:100.16:027:47Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:101.17:130.36:027:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:311.16:450.511:040.66:017:48Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:421.210:330.36:017:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:561.310:470.16:017:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:541.511:09-0.16:007:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:121.611:33-0.16:007:50New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:391.75:597:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:111.712:01-0.25:597:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:511.712:37-0.15:597:52New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:371.81:29-0.15:587:53Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:221.82:31-0.15:587:53Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:591.73:19-0.15:587:54Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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