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 5h 32m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:321.010:26-0.66:485:36Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:02-0.66:475:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:311.011:36-0.66:475:37New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:261.112:07-0.66:465:38New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:241.112:32-0.56:455:39New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:241.012:48-0.46:455:40Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:160.98:590.412:55-0.36:445:41Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:050.78:210.41:00-0.16:435:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:130.47:300.512:290.21:010.16:435:42Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:300.27:010.61:590.012:240.26:425:43First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:190.83:34-0.16:415:44First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:550.97:21-0.36:405:45First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:401.08:39-0.56:395:46Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:361.09:38-0.66:385:46Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:591.010:24-0.66:385:47Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:04-0.66:375:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:211.011:39-0.56:365:49Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:240.912:04-0.46:355:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:270.912:13-0.36:345:50Full Moon19Thu
20Fri3:260.88:160.412:08-0.26:335:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat4:140.67:280.412:030.06:325:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:570.56:000.412:000.16:315:52Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:490.35:510.512:200.111:47 AM0.16:305:53Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:110.26:060.71:160.010:48 AM0.26:295:54Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:310.72:12-0.16:285:55Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:060.83:25-0.16:275:55Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:470.97:11-0.26:265:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:330.98:21-0.36:255:57Third Quarter28Sat
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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