Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 9:17 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 8:48 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jan 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:041.211:43-0.56:545:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:501.212:27-0.46:545:10Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:381.21:05-0.46:545:11Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:311.11:29-0.46:545:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:231.11:41-0.36:555:12Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:060.91:48-0.36:555:13Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:400.81:53-0.26:555:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:070.610:450.51:58-0.16:555:15Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:120.49:300.52:390.41:570.06:555:15Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:180.61:220.16:555:16Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:270.79:400.06:555:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:500.89:09-0.26:555:18Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:260.99:38-0.36:555:19Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:141.010:13-0.46:555:20Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:51-0.56:555:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:051.111:30-0.66:545:21New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:541.212:10-0.66:545:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:481.212:49-0.66:545:23New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:491.21:19-0.66:545:24Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:471.11:37-0.46:545:25Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:340.91:46-0.36:535:26Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:160.79:340.41:51-0.16:535:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:550.48:450.51:470.31:500.06:535:27First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:130.67:000.16:525:28First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:260.77:52-0.26:525:29First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:000.88:55-0.46:525:30Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:460.99:44-0.56:515:31Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:510.910:25-0.66:515:32Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:580.911:04-0.66:505:32Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:39-0.66:505:33Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:540.912:08-0.56:495:34Full Moon31Thu
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 3:02 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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