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 4h 49m 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 - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:150.73:321.09:500.611:040.25:476:17Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:240.73:441.19:520.711:330.25:466:18Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:021.25:456:18Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:231.312:070.15:436:19Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:451.312:510.15:426:19Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:101.41:500.15:416:20Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:431.43:120.15:406:21Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:331.46:220.15:396:21Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:471.37:170.15:386:22Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:041.28:040.15:366:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:391.08:460.26:411.05:356:23Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:371.14:150.99:120.47:550.85:346:24Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:431.13:510.99:220.69:120.65:336:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:301.02:531.09:250.810:080.45:326:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:281.02:051.29:241.010:550.25:316:25New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:231.411:440.15:306:26New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:581.55:296:27Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:371.612:420.05:286:27Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:161.61:520.05:276:28Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:541.53:150.15:266:28First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:321.45:440.15:246:29First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:141.26:430.25:236:30First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:121.17:200.35:226:30First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:291.07:390.45:216:31Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:161.07:340.58:220.85:216:32Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:210.82:501.07:220.69:110.65:206:32Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:260.83:061.18:110.710:460.56:197:33Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:461.211:140.36:187:34Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:521.311:400.26:177:34Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:111.46:167:35Full Moon30Wed
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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