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 5h 32m 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:141.99:200.06:357:21Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:221.910:150.06:367:19Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:351.910:580.06:367:18Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:181.811:290.26:377:17Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:361.711:470.46:387:16Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:361.611:440.66:387:15New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:521.13:481.49:391.111:270.86:397:13New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:051.25:081.311:060.911:120.96:397:12New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:021.36:511.111:580.810:531.16:407:11Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:431.512:410.76:407:10Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:561.61:240.66:417:09Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:191.72:170.66:417:07Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:491.83:390.66:427:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:251.87:210.56:427:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:141.88:140.46:437:04First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:201.98:590.36:437:02First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:241.99:380.36:447:01First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:301.910:090.36:457:00Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:071.810:320.56:456:59Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:321.810:450.66:466:57Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:521.710:470.96:466:56Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:221.34:401.59:551.110:391.16:476:55Full Moon22Fri
23Sat4:321.46:351.411:020.910:251.36:476:54Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:491.611:530.76:486:52Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:521.912:460.56:486:51Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:212.12:010.56:496:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:012.24:030.56:496:49Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:472.26:440.46:506:47Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:412.27:510.36:516:46Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:532.18:450.36:516:45Third Quarter30Sat
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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