Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 11:31 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:14 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:281.511:140.06:157:35New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:481.711:58-0.16:147:36New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:231.96:147:37New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:111.912:54-0.26:137:37Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:062.02:13-0.26:127:38Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:591.93:34-0.16:117:38Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:441.84:48-0.16:107:39Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:251.66:010.06:107:40First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:531.36:460.26:097:40First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:521.16:580.46:087:41First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:221.16:350.610:420.66:077:42Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:451.110:180.46:077:42Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:511.310:410.16:067:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:461.511:090.06:057:44Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:091.611:38-0.16:057:44Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:391.76:047:45Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:161.712:09-0.16:047:45Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:571.712:45-0.16:037:46Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:431.71:290.06:027:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:261.72:170.06:027:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:021.62:560.06:017:48Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:271.53:260.06:017:49Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:351.43:490.16:017:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:341.24:070.26:007:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:591.14:210.36:007:50Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:131.14:230.510:440.65:597:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:251.29:550.35:597:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:531.410:170.15:597:52Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:021.610:56-0.15:587:53Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:351.811:43-0.35:587:53New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:181.95:587:54New Moon31Thu
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 5:52 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 86% 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 (86% 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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