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 6h 28m 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 - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:181.11:060.67:540.56:187:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:121.38:240.36:187:51First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:421.49:120.16:197:50First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:241.510:06-0.16:197:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:121.610:54-0.26:207:48Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:181.611:30-0.26:217:47Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:361.66:217:47Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:361.612:06-0.16:227:46Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:241.512:300.06:227:45Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:181.412:420.16:237:44Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:061.212:420.36:247:43Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:540.94:481.112:360.411:48 AM0.96:247:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:540.95:300.912:300.512:480.86:257:41Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:481.05:540.812:240.62:000.76:257:40Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:541.25:540.63:180.66:267:39Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:181.38:000.56:267:38Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:001.38:300.36:277:37Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:421.49:120.26:287:36Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:301.59:540.16:287:35Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:181.510:300.16:297:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:301.611:060.16:297:33Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:481.711:300.16:307:32Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:481.711:480.26:307:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:421.66:317:30New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:481.512:000.46:327:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:421.15:061.412:060.510:48 AM1.06:327:28New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:541.16:241.212:060.711:54 AM0.96:337:26Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:121.39:121.112:060.91:000.76:337:25Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:001.42:240.66:347:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:181.66:060.56:347:23First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:541.77:420.46:357:22First Quarter31Tue
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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