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 3h 45m 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:380.99:38-0.26:545:10Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:171.010:03-0.36:545:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:581.110:35-0.46:545:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:10-0.46:545:12New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:401.211:49-0.56:555:13New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:241.212:29-0.56:555:14New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:141.31:04-0.56:555:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu3:071.21:31-0.56:555:15Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:531.21:50-0.46:555:16Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:311.02:03-0.36:555:17Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:050.811:060.52:15-0.26:555:18First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:330.610:030.51:430.52:230.06:555:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:070.62:120.26:555:19First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:010.88:280.06:555:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:240.99:00-0.36:545:21Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:071.09:45-0.56:545:22Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:071.110:28-0.66:545:23Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:12-0.76:545:24Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:081.111:58-0.76:545:24Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:041.112:42-0.66:535:25Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:031.11:16-0.66:535:26Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:031.01:33-0.56:535:27Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:530.81:35-0.46:525:28Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:320.71:32-0.26:525:29Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:050.58:570.31:27-0.16:525:30Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:310.38:080.41:570.21:100.06:515:31Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:050.511:090.06:515:31Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:230.68:31-0.16:505:32Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:510.78:27-0.36:505:33Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:290.89:10-0.46:495:34Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:230.99:50-0.56:495:35Waning Crescent31Sat
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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