Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 11:31 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 56m at 11:00 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:200.26:140.61:390.011:49 AM0.26:485:35Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:380.83:09-0.26:485:36Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:200.96:50-0.36:475:37Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:070.98:08-0.56:475:38Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:590.99:15-0.66:465:39Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:030.910:03-0.66:455:39Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:300.810:40-0.66:445:40Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:08-0.56:445:41Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:350.811:27-0.56:435:42New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:270.811:32-0.46:425:43New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:230.711:26-0.26:415:44New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:200.66:550.311:22-0.210:440.26:415:44New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:120.55:570.411:22-0.111:290.16:405:45Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:040.45:390.511:240.06:395:46Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:180.35:420.612:130.011:21 AM0.16:385:47Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:570.71:03-0.16:375:47Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:210.82:00-0.26:365:48First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:570.95:47-0.26:355:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:421.07:20-0.36:345:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:321.08:27-0.46:335:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:331.19:20-0.56:335:51Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:111.110:02-0.66:325:52Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:37-0.57:316:53Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:411.112:06-0.47:306:53Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:051.012:25-0.27:296:54Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:430.97:040.412:270.07:276:55Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:120.76:030.512:190.27:266:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:180.65:180.712:150.012:110.47:256:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 5:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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