Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 12m at 1:07 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:32 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:291.17:580.58:550.76:157:35Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:180.92:351.17:410.810:000.46:157:36Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:321.310:450.16:147:36Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:251.611:24-0.16:137:37New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:461.76:127:38New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:191.812:03-0.26:117:38New Moon6Wed
7Thu3:011.812:48-0.26:107:39Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:511.81:53-0.16:107:40Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:411.73:130.06:097:40Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:251.74:250.06:087:41Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:001.65:350.16:087:41First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:191.46:160.16:077:42First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:041.26:330.26:067:43First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:191.16:320.36:067:43First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:251.16:190.511:000.76:057:44Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:070.71:371.25:370.710:080.46:047:45Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:061.310:260.26:047:45Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:591.510:520.06:037:46Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:101.711:24-0.16:037:47Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:351.86:027:47Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:111.912:06-0.26:027:48Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:582.01:04-0.26:017:48Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:522.02:22-0.36:017:49Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:452.03:28-0.36:007:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:281.94:22-0.26:007:50Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:031.75:06-0.15:597:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:191.35:340.15:597:51Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:231.15:370.35:597:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:381.15:200.510:290.55:587:52Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:381.210:030.25:587:53Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:511.410:32-0.15:587:54Waning 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 8:19 am — 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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