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 12h 09m 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 - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:141.98:170.56:526:44Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:231.99:110.56:526:42Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:321.89:570.66:536:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:511.710:270.76:536:40Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:031.610:340.86:546:39Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:321.42:111.58:261.310:191.06:556:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:171.43:211.49:401.210:061.16:556:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:401.44:451.410:411.110:021.26:566:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:011.56:031.311:231.09:561.26:566:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:011.611:560.96:576:33New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:201.712:280.86:586:32Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:441.81:040.76:586:31Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:101.91:560.76:596:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:371.93:060.77:006:29Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:051.95:060.77:006:28First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:401.97:060.67:016:26First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:331.97:500.67:026:25First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:461.98:250.67:026:24First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:561.88:530.77:036:23Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:391.79:120.97:046:22Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:551.52:411.68:161.49:241.17:046:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:251.54:521.59:331.19:301.37:056:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:261.56:561.510:450.99:201.57:066:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:441.711:400.77:066:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:001.912:350.67:076:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:372.012:470.56:085:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:212.12:160.56:095:16Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:062.13:520.56:095:15Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:502.05:330.56:105:14Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:371.96:270.56:115:13Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:371.77:020.66:115:12Third Quarter31Fri
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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