Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:17 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 57m at 8:48 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Sep 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:161.67:540.46:357:21Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:061.78:550.36:367:19Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:021.79:540.26:377:18Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:001.710:410.26:377:17Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:171.711:170.36:387:16Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:511.611:430.46:387:15Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:501.611:540.56:397:13New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:391.511:510.66:397:12New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:311.511:460.76:407:11New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:101.24:271.411:031.111:460.86:407:10New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:071.25:181.311:501.011:480.96:417:08Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:461.36:131.112:300.96:417:07Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:531.41:140.86:427:06Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:101.52:090.86:427:05Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:321.63:190.76:437:03First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:021.77:150.66:437:02First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:441.78:090.66:447:01First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:381.88:590.56:457:00First Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:341.89:470.46:456:59Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:431.910:280.56:466:57Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:321.910:590.56:466:56Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:521.811:200.76:476:55Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:121.711:310.96:476:54Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:271.34:531.69:591.211:341.16:486:52Full Moon24Wed
25Thu5:471.46:361.511:161.111:351.36:486:51Full Moon25Thu
26Fri4:541.59:111.412:150.96:496:50Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:441.71:210.76:496:49Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:071.92:470.76:506:47Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:402.05:000.66:516:46Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:212.07:170.56:516:45Third Quarter30Tue
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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