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 6h 19m 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 - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:102.09:320.46:526:44Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:261.910:070.66:526:43Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:511.710:190.86:536:41Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:041.42:271.58:061.39:511.06:536:40Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:331.44:211.49:311.19:121.26:546:39New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:311.56:111.310:390.98:231.36:556:38New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:461.711:220.86:556:37New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:541.811:550.76:566:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:191.912:270.66:566:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:522.01:050.66:576:33Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:312.02:100.66:586:32Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:102.03:590.66:586:31Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:502.06:160.66:596:30First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:322.07:090.57:006:29First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:262.07:430.57:006:28First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:331.98:070.67:016:27First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:381.88:230.77:026:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:101.611:51 AM1.67:111.58:270.97:026:24Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:021.52:231.58:171.38:231.17:036:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:061.54:521.49:201.08:071.37:046:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:091.610:210.87:046:21Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:521.911:130.57:056:20Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:102.112:060.47:066:19Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:472.21:180.37:066:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:382.33:080.37:076:17Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:362.34:470.37:086:17Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:312.36:140.37:086:16Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:262.27:100.47:096:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:302.06:480.56:105:14Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:441.77:070.76:115:13Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:551.48:54 AM1.45:261.46:530.96:115:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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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