Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 12h 56m at 1:17 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:401.56:560.06:167:35First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:151.37:310.26:157:36First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:091.17:420.36:147:36First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:181.17:280.56:137:37Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:321.17:000.610:070.56:127:37Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:431.210:260.36:117:38Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:241.410:490.16:117:39Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:301.511:140.06:107:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:491.611:42-0.16:097:40Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:151.76:087:41Full Moon10Mon
11Tue2:501.812:16-0.16:087:41Full Moon11Tue
12Wed3:341.81:04-0.16:077:42Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:201.92:15-0.16:067:43Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:011.93:23-0.16:067:43Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:371.84:19-0.16:057:44Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:051.75:080.06:047:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:151.45:440.16:047:45Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:011.26:010.36:037:46Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:091.16:030.510:260.76:037:46Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:580.81:131.25:410.89:410.36:027:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:181.410:190.06:027:48Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:241.611:03-0.26:017:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:551.811:51-0.36:017:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:351.96:007:49New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:221.912:48-0.36:007:50New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:171.92:03-0.36:007:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:131.83:10-0.25:597:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:001.74:00-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:351.54:350.05:597:52Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:521.34:510.15:587:53First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:391.14:440.35:587:53First Quarter31Mon
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 6:55 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 97% 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 (97% 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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