Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 07m at 10:08 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:03 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:141.04:020.89:170.48:250.75:476:17Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:590.93:380.99:210.59:270.55:466:17Full Moon2Sat
3Sun4:310.93:001.09:230.710:120.35:456:18Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:170.92:331.19:240.910:550.15:446:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:471.311:410.05:436:19Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:191.45:416:20Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:561.512:400.05:406:20Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:361.51:540.05:396:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:171.53:350.05:386:22Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:051.46:060.15:376:22Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:101.27:040.15:366:23Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:191.07:500.25:346:23Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:220.98:220.37:000.85:336:24Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:050.93:120.98:110.58:130.65:326:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:050.82:520.97:440.79:170.55:316:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:320.81:531.07:270.89:580.35:306:26New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:331.210:300.25:296:26New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:501.310:580.25:286:27New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:191.411:260.15:276:28New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:551.411:550.15:266:28Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:301.55:256:29Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:041.512:320.15:246:30Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:341.51:210.15:236:30Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:591.43:170.26:227:31First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:171.34:220.26:217:31First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:031.26:090.36:207:32First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:321.16:560.36:197:33First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:421.17:190.56:187:33Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:141.17:320.69:440.76:177:34Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:380.92:411.17:400.810:130.56:167:35Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 4:05 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 71% 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 (71% 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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