Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 10:53 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 10:03 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 - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:411.62:15-0.15:587:54Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:091.52:440.05:577:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:271.33:090.15:577:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:111.13:310.25:577:56First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:181.13:490.45:577:56First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:471.13:530.510:420.55:577:57First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:561.210:230.25:577:57Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:381.410:450.05:577:58Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:051.511:20-0.15:577:58Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:451.75:577:59Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:281.712:01-0.25:577:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:131.812:47-0.35:577:59Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:021.71:38-0.35:578:00Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:531.62:23-0.25:578:00Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:371.42:52-0.15:578:00Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:091.23:060.05:578:01Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:221.03:070.25:578:01Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:500.93:010.35:578:01Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:020.92:340.411:530.45:578:02Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:391.010:510.25:588:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:401.110:330.15:588:02Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:071.210:450.05:588:02Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:471.311:10-0.15:588:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:311.411:39-0.25:598:03Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:121.55:598:03New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:521.612:10-0.25:598:03New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:321.612:42-0.26:008:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:141.61:11-0.26:008:03New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:571.51:35-0.26:008:03Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:351.41:52-0.16:018:03Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 4:28 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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