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 7h 18m 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 - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:091.71:39-0.15:587:54Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:451.72:26-0.15:577:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:171.63:080.05:577:55Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:401.43:440.05:577:56Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:381.24:180.15:577:56Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:231.14:480.35:577:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:571.15:110.511:170.65:577:57Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:510.71:251.15:080.610:410.35:577:58Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:421.310:530.15:577:58Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:411.411:23-0.15:577:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:071.65:577:59New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:421.712:00-0.25:577:59New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:221.712:43-0.25:578:00New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:081.71:32-0.25:578:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:561.62:19-0.25:578:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:391.52:54-0.15:578:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:121.33:170.05:578:01Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:281.13:300.15:578:01First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:161.03:360.25:588:02First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:390.93:340.35:588:02First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:530.93:050.411:480.45:588:02First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:001.010:480.25:588:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:591.210:460.15:588:02Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:191.311:07-0.15:598:03Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:471.411:34-0.15:598:03Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:191.55:598:03Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:531.612:06-0.26:008:03Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:311.712:41-0.26:008:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:151.71:18-0.36:008:03Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:001.61:54-0.26:018:03Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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