Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 12:14 pm (1.5 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 - May 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:131.71:130.06:157:35Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:521.72:180.06:147:36Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:261.73:280.06:137:37Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:541.74:330.06:127:37Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:141.55:360.16:127:38Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:581.36:160.26:117:39Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:321.26:360.36:107:39Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:371.16:440.59:280.76:097:40Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:500.91:441.26:390.89:370.46:097:41Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:521.410:180.16:087:41Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:481.611:03-0.16:077:42New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:151.811:52-0.26:077:42New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:552.06:067:43New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:442.012:53-0.36:057:44New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:422.02:16-0.36:057:44Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:391.93:31-0.26:047:45Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:261.84:34-0.16:037:46Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:041.55:320.06:037:46First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:201.36:090.26:027:47First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:311.16:070.46:027:47First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:561.15:230.611:280.66:017:48First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:091.110:290.36:017:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:141.310:310.16:007:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:161.410:510.06:007:50Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:401.611:18-0.16:007:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:111.611:49-0.15:597:51Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:461.75:597:52Full Moon27Sat
28Sun2:251.712:26-0.15:597:52Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:091.81:10-0.15:587:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:551.82:00-0.15:587:53Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:341.72:41-0.15:587:54Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 6:09 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 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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