Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 10:01 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:331.51:41-0.16:187:51New Moon1Sat
2Sun4:231.42:000.06:187:51Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:011.22:030.26:197:50Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:400.95:291.01:580.312:540.96:197:49Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:390.95:380.81:490.43:050.76:207:48Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:401.01:080.510:500.56:207:48First Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:401.19:220.36:217:47First Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:031.29:290.26:227:46First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:351.310:000.16:227:45First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:171.410:350.06:237:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:131.511:090.06:237:43Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:221.611:40-0.16:247:42Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:201.66:257:41Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:081.712:080.06:257:40Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:561.712:330.06:267:39Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:481.612:510.16:267:38Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:381.51:020.26:277:37Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:361.15:231.31:100.411:45 AM1.06:287:36Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:561.16:031.11:170.51:070.96:287:35Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:081.210:060.81:170.72:430.76:297:34Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:431.312:280.87:290.66:297:33Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:001.58:150.36:307:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:381.69:120.26:307:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:241.710:090.16:317:30Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:201.710:560.06:317:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:381.711:360.06:327:28Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:011.76:337:27Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:011.712:090.16:337:25New Moon28Fri
29Sat2:561.612:340.26:347:24New Moon29Sat
30Sun3:521.512:420.46:347:23New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:011.14:451.312:380.611:13 AM1.06:357:22Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (33% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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