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 5h 28m 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 - Sep 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:251.52:370.56:357:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:511.64:130.56:367:20First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:271.77:320.46:367:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:151.78:290.36:377:17First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:171.79:200.36:377:16First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:211.710:000.26:387:15First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:271.710:300.36:397:14Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:541.710:510.36:397:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:101.711:030.46:407:11Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:081.611:060.66:407:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:261.23:151.58:521.211:040.86:417:09Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:431.34:381.410:321.111:000.96:417:08Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:101.46:051.311:240.910:571.16:427:06Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:491.512:080.76:427:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:491.712:550.66:437:04Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:061.82:020.66:437:03Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:352.03:470.56:447:01Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:142.17:070.46:447:00Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:062.18:090.36:456:59Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:162.19:020.36:456:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:272.09:500.36:466:56Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:461.910:270.46:476:55Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:581.810:500.66:476:54Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:321.610:480.96:486:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:181.34:251.59:231.110:251.16:486:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:311.46:111.410:430.910:021.36:496:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:181.511:360.76:496:49New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:211.712:220.66:506:48Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:501.91:100.66:506:46Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:271.92:170.66:516:45Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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