Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 4:17 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:321.62:10-0.76:545:10Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:371.52:46-0.66:545:10Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:291.33:08-0.46:545:11Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:131.03:12-0.26:545:12Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:490.711:250.53:010.06:555:13Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:470.62:330.26:555:13Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:090.88:490.06:555:14Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:260.99:04-0.26:555:15Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:011.09:41-0.46:555:16Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:501.010:17-0.56:555:16Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:441.110:54-0.66:555:17Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:32-0.66:555:18New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:351.112:09-0.66:555:19New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:271.112:42-0.56:555:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:201.11:05-0.56:555:21New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:121.11:19-0.56:545:21Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:541.01:28-0.56:545:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:290.91:36-0.46:545:23Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:580.79:510.41:44-0.36:545:24Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:250.59:060.51:190.41:48-0.16:545:25First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:420.28:400.63:000.21:310.06:535:26First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:340.76:580.06:535:27First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:480.97:43-0.36:535:27First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:201.08:57-0.56:525:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:121.29:54-0.66:525:29Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:251.310:43-0.86:515:30Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:32-0.86:515:31Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:351.312:21-0.96:505:32Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:431.31:06-0.86:505:33Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:551.21:39-0.76:495:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:591.11:55-0.56:495:34Waning 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 9:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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