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 10h 28m 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 - Oct 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:551.82:050.76:526:44Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:291.83:170.76:526:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:051.86:120.76:536:42Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:461.87:170.76:536:40Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:401.87:550.76:546:39Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:471.78:260.76:546:38Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:501.78:520.76:556:37Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:391.69:090.86:566:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:011.51:391.67:531.49:171.06:566:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:331.43:111.58:511.39:211.16:576:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:041.54:581.59:591.19:241.36:586:32New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:301.66:451.510:541.09:151.46:586:31New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:141.711:400.86:596:30New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:281.912:290.76:596:29Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:012.01:350.67:006:28Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:412.13:070.67:016:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:232.15:000.67:016:26Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:072.16:440.67:026:25First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:592.07:370.67:036:24First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:101.88:160.77:036:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:231.68:380.87:046:22Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:031.41:001.57:101.48:291.07:056:21Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:471.43:051.48:211.28:141.17:056:20Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:261.44:591.39:331.08:021.27:066:19Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:281.510:360.87:076:18Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:071.711:190.77:086:17Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:231.811:550.77:086:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:541.812:310.67:096:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:331.91:120.67:106:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:141.91:060.66:115:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:541.92:030.66:115:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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