Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 37m at 2:13 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:01 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:471.71:020.86:526:44Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:101.81:480.76:526:43Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:371.82:470.76:536:42Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:061.94:140.76:536:40First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:411.97:120.76:546:39First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:311.98:010.66:546:38First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:381.98:430.66:556:37First Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:421.89:210.66:566:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:081.89:530.76:566:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:121.710:140.86:576:33Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:461.52:371.78:151.410:241.06:586:32Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:161.44:281.69:411.310:291.26:586:31Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:371.56:161.510:511.110:301.46:596:30Full Moon13Tue
14Wed3:501.611:430.96:596:29Full Moon14Wed
15Thu3:461.812:360.77:006:28Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:112.01:440.67:016:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:482.13:140.57:016:26Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:282.25:280.57:026:25Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:132.17:070.57:036:24Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:102.08:020.57:036:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:251.98:480.67:046:22Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:371.79:240.77:056:21Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:201.69:320.97:056:20Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:431.42:111.48:141.39:091.07:066:19Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:251.43:101.38:301.17:501.16:075:18Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:331.44:531.39:360.97:211.26:085:17New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:451.610:190.86:085:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:511.710:530.76:095:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:151.811:240.66:105:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:471.911:580.66:115:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:211.912:430.56:115:12Waxing 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 6:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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