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 2h 26m 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 - Jun 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:062.012:37-0.35:587:54New Moon1Fri
2Sat3:012.01:42-0.45:577:55New Moon2Sat
3Sun4:001.92:43-0.35:577:55Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:511.83:30-0.35:577:56Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:311.54:03-0.15:577:56Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:541.24:160.15:577:57First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:181.04:080.35:577:57First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:391.03:430.510:500.45:577:58First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:181.110:120.25:577:58First Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:481.310:270.05:577:59Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:111.410:55-0.25:577:59Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:501.511:27-0.25:577:59Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:351.65:578:00Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:191.612:00-0.25:578:00Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:031.612:35-0.25:578:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:471.61:10-0.25:578:01Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:321.61:41-0.25:578:01Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:121.62:04-0.25:578:01Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:441.52:18-0.15:578:02Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:061.32:28-0.15:588:02Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:111.12:370.05:588:02Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:421.02:440.25:588:02Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:461.02:390.311:200.45:588:02Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:151.19:350.25:598:03Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:121.39:540.05:598:03Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:341.510:36-0.25:598:03Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:151.711:22-0.45:598:03Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:131.86:008:03Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:131.912:09-0.56:008:03New Moon29Fri
30Sat2:081.912:59-0.56:018:03New Moon30Sat
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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