Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 35m at 2:06 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:331.22:16-0.26:545:10Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:170.99:550.62:090.06:545:10First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:190.58:490.72:280.41:500.26:545:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:160.95:430.16:545:12First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:281.17:09-0.26:555:13First Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:001.28:28-0.46:555:13Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:451.29:38-0.66:555:14Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:481.210:32-0.76:555:15Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:571.211:21-0.76:555:16Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:08-0.76:555:16Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:561.212:48-0.66:555:17Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:521.21:13-0.66:555:18Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:451.11:20-0.56:555:19Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:321.01:13-0.46:555:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:120.89:250.41:03-0.36:555:21Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:500.68:240.412:040.412:53-0.26:545:21Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:310.37:460.51:490.212:330.06:545:22Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:260.17:380.72:590.011:15 AM0.06:545:23Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:480.85:35-0.16:545:24Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:110.96:57-0.36:545:25Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:441.08:17-0.56:535:26Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:311.19:28-0.66:535:27Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:411.210:18-0.76:535:27Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:581.311:02-0.86:525:28Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:42-0.96:525:29New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:011.312:18-0.96:515:30New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:041.312:47-0.76:515:31New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:121.21:02-0.56:515:32Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:170.98:340.312:59-0.36:505:33Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:280.67:340.412:440.06:505:33Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:070.36:200.61:040.012:150.26:495:34Waxing 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 7:30 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 99% 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 (99% 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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