Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 10:08 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 35m at 9:21 am (1.4 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 - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:421.311:27-0.26:018:03Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:281.411:54-0.26:018:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:111.46:028:03New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:521.512:20-0.26:028:03New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:331.512:44-0.26:038:03New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:161.41:03-0.16:038:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:581.41:18-0.16:038:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:351.31:31-0.16:048:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:031.21:440.06:048:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:171.01:580.16:058:02Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:500.92:110.26:058:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:240.92:180.36:068:02First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:121.01:310.410:140.36:068:01First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:141.210:080.16:078:01First Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:341.310:340.06:078:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:111.411:08-0.26:088:00Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:051.611:45-0.36:098:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:001.76:098:00Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:511.712:22-0.36:107:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:431.71:01-0.36:107:59Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:401.61:36-0.26:117:58Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:341.42:00-0.16:117:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:151.12:090.16:127:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:290.95:370.92:100.31:570.86:137:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:580.92:040.46:137:56Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:071.012:550.59:090.36:147:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:021.19:360.16:147:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:291.210:120.06:157:54Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:081.310:47-0.16:167:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:001.311:17-0.16:167:53Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:051.411:43-0.16:177:52Waning Crescent31Mon
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 3:44 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 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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