Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 43m at 10:53 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:270.91:18-0.17:246:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:561.02:30-0.27:236:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:351.13:55-0.27:226:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:251.07:26-0.37:216:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:271.08:40-0.37:207:00Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:280.99:44-0.37:197:00Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:370.910:32-0.37:187:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:03-0.27:167:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:370.811:21-0.17:157:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:560.86:140.511:230.09:100.57:147:03Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:030.75:480.511:130.110:290.47:137:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:180.75:140.611:040.311:150.27:127:04New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:230.64:520.711:030.411:490.17:117:05New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:340.64:530.811:060.47:097:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:480.65:061.012:210.011:03 AM0.57:087:06Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:251.112:540.07:077:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:481.11:37-0.17:067:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:171.22:36-0.17:057:08Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:551.34:01-0.17:047:09First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:481.37:36-0.17:027:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:521.38:34-0.27:017:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:591.29:26-0.27:007:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:12-0.16:597:11Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:321.110:440.16:577:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:401.05:210.710:590.39:220.56:567:12Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:400.94:440.710:530.510:400.36:557:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:190.93:260.910:430.711:340.16:547:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:201.16:537:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:521.312:230.06:517:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:321.41:19-0.16:507:15Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:131.42:29-0.16:497:16Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4:56 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 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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