Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 21m at 2:46 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:04 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:171.38:060.16:157:35First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:401.18:380.36:157:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:121.18:440.58:550.86:147:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:450.93:491.18:260.610:090.66:137:37Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:570.92:561.18:060.810:510.46:127:38Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:151.311:230.26:117:38Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:201.411:520.16:107:39Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:431.56:107:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:131.612:190.06:097:40Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:491.612:480.06:087:41Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:251.61:220.06:077:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:001.62:100.06:077:42Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:291.63:080.16:067:43Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:501.54:110.16:057:43Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:531.45:320.26:057:44Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:081.36:280.26:047:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:021.26:550.36:047:45Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:191.17:100.511:010.86:037:46Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:050.82:401.17:160.610:220.66:037:47Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:040.91:591.27:070.910:400.36:027:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:371.411:120.16:027:48New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:461.611:50-0.16:017:48New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:131.86:017:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:541.912:38-0.26:007:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:431.91:42-0.26:007:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:351.92:57-0.25:597:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:211.84:04-0.15:597:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:591.65:140.05:597:52First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:221.36:130.15:587:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:121.16:370.35:587:53First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:391.06:310.411:450.65:587:54Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 9:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 maximum.

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 (15% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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