Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 8:34 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:501.57:180.76:125:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:151.48:55 AM1.46:201.37:110.96:135:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:561.312:381.27:241.26:581.06:145:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:271.32:511.18:301.06:451.16:155:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:351.49:270.86:155:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:161.510:050.76:165:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:261.710:360.66:175:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:481.711:050.56:185:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:181.811:380.56:195:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:521.812:220.46:195:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:291.91:200.46:205:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:031.92:190.46:215:04Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:351.93:170.46:225:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:071.84:230.46:235:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:401.75:170.56:235:02First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:311.55:470.66:245:02First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:421.46:050.76:255:02Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:051.31:051.17:131.16:150.96:265:01Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:301.33:531.18:180.86:131.16:275:01Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:401.49:300.66:285:00Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:261.610:210.36:285:00Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:451.711:120.26:295:00Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:201.812:140.16:304:59Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:051.91:290.16:314:59Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:581.82:300.16:324:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:491.83:220.16:324:59Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:341.64:130.26:334:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:131.54:510.36:344:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:441.25:030.46:354:58Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:531.14:590.56:364:58Third Quarter30Sun
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 2:41 am — 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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