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 10h 41m 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 - Sep 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:442.09:540.06:357:21Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:522.010:47-0.16:367:20Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:182.011:280.06:367:18Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:562.011:590.16:377:17Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:021.96:387:16Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:021.712:180.36:387:15Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:111.512:180.56:397:13Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:561.25:241.312:030.711:460.96:397:12Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:351.38:131.112:310.86:407:11Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:151.51:240.66:407:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:251.72:170.56:417:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:461.83:140.56:417:07Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:141.86:460.56:427:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:531.88:020.46:427:05Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:521.88:590.36:437:04Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:031.99:470.36:437:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:111.910:230.36:447:01Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:391.910:500.36:457:00Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:021.911:080.46:456:59Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:041.811:170.66:466:57Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:171.711:160.86:466:56New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:001.44:551.510:361.211:101.16:476:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:101.56:561.411:340.910:571.36:476:54New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:331.712:230.76:486:52Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:321.91:180.56:486:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:542.12:320.46:496:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:282.24:430.46:496:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:122.27:220.36:506:47First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:122.28:280.36:516:46First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:322.29:250.36:516:45First Quarter30Mon
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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