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 7h 32m 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 - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:491.88:420.36:357:21First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:501.89:400.26:367:19First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:521.710:290.26:377:18Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:111.711:050.36:377:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:561.611:300.46:387:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:001.511:380.66:387:15Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:571.411:280.76:397:13Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:271.14:031.310:141.011:170.96:397:12Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:481.25:061.211:150.911:140.96:407:11Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:031.36:071.111:590.811:111.06:407:10Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:011.412:380.86:417:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:191.51:220.76:417:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:451.62:200.76:427:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:151.73:460.76:427:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:521.77:230.66:437:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:411.78:100.56:437:02Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:401.88:520.56:447:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:371.89:330.56:457:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:481.810:080.56:456:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:451.710:340.66:466:57Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:061.710:470.86:466:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:431.33:371.68:421.310:491.06:476:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:141.45:171.510:121.110:481.26:476:54New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:331.57:111.411:160.910:451.46:486:52New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:021.612:100.86:486:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:171.81:130.76:496:50Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:492.02:450.66:496:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:282.05:140.66:506:47Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:132.07:060.56:516:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:072.08:050.56:516:45First Quarter30Thu
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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