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 6h 06m 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 - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:231.49:470.06:177:52Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:031.510:29-0.16:187:51Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:571.611:06-0.26:187:50Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:081.711:40-0.26:197:50Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:111.76:207:49Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:051.712:11-0.26:207:48New Moon6Wed
7Thu3:021.612:37-0.16:217:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:091.512:530.16:217:46New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:161.05:141.312:570.311:16 AM0.96:227:45Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:281.06:261.012:550.512:400.86:237:45Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:201.110:000.812:480.72:150.66:237:44Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:531.312:110.84:090.46:247:43First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:161.47:480.26:247:42First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:591.58:490.16:257:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:521.69:490.06:257:40First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:471.610:38-0.16:267:39Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:521.611:16-0.16:277:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:181.511:450.06:277:37Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:221.56:287:36Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:101.512:040.16:287:35Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:561.412:060.311:590.46:297:34Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:471.311:530.56:297:33Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:181.04:401.211:260.911:510.66:307:32Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:201.15:291.012:130.86:317:31Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:071.26:220.912:570.76:317:29Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:161.31:510.66:327:28Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:361.43:010.66:327:27Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:041.57:230.56:337:26Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:431.68:150.46:337:25Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:321.79:050.26:347:24Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:251.79:530.26:347:23Third Quarter31Sun
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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