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 11h 46m 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 - Mar 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:16-0.46:245:57Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:271.010:34-0.36:235:58Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:320.910:43-0.26:225:59New Moon3Sat
4Sun2:510.85:210.510:430.09:520.36:205:59New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:120.74:420.610:390.210:420.26:196:00New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:410.64:120.710:360.411:260.06:186:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:050.64:060.910:220.56:176:01Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:221.112:15-0.26:166:02Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:511.21:17-0.26:156:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:301.32:39-0.26:146:03First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:241.36:21-0.36:126:04First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:331.37:34-0.46:116:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:411.28:37-0.46:106:05Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:101.19:26-0.46:096:06Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:02-0.26:086:06Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:351.05:100.610:240.07:230.66:076:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:160.94:430.610:230.29:070.46:056:08Full Moon17Sat
18Sun3:580.84:020.710:030.410:110.26:046:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon5:310.72:570.89:460.610:540.06:036:09Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:551.011:32-0.16:026:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:181.16:016:10Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:491.212:09-0.15:596:11Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:221.212:52-0.15:586:11Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:581.31:49-0.15:576:12Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:391.24:590.05:566:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:321.26:360.05:546:13Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:371.27:23-0.15:536:14Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:391.18:02-0.15:526:14Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:221.08:320.05:516:15Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:350.98:530.17:060.85:506:16Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:471.03:540.89:010.38:230.65:486:16Waning Crescent31Sat
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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