Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 36m at 12:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:17 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:311.69:080.66:125:12Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:181.910:050.46:125:11Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:402.111:010.26:135:10Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:182.212:150.26:145:10Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:092.31:590.26:155:09Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:092.33:240.26:155:08Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:072.24:420.26:165:08Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:002.05:390.36:175:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:521.96:140.46:185:06Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:511.66:250.66:195:06Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:501.37:53 AM1.45:051.36:080.86:195:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:461.35:360.96:205:04Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:571.38:070.86:215:04Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:031.411:501.68:570.66:225:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:340.46:235:03Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:031.710:060.36:245:02New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:271.810:410.26:245:02New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:581.911:250.26:255:01New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:361.912:280.26:265:01New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:232.01:410.26:275:01Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:142.02:330.16:285:00Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:582.03:130.16:295:00Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:361.93:460.16:295:00Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:081.84:100.26:304:59First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:361.54:240.46:314:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:341.24:290.66:324:59First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:361.212:420.96:580.84:130.86:334:59Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:381.57:390.56:334:59Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:501.78:400.26:344:59Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:271.89:460.06:354:58Full Moon30Tue
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 6:41 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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