Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 06m at 2:31 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:17 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:141.82:41-0.46:018:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:581.73:13-0.36:028:03Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:311.43:31-0.26:028:03Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:481.13:400.06:028:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:350.93:390.26:038:03First Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:201.03:210.410:000.36:038:03First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:231.29:530.06:048:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:311.410:27-0.26:048:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:031.511:08-0.46:058:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:511.611:51-0.46:058:02Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:461.76:068:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:381.712:36-0.46:068:01Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:291.61:22-0.46:078:01Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:201.62:01-0.36:078:01Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:081.52:25-0.26:088:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:461.42:34-0.16:088:00Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:141.22:340.06:098:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:281.02:310.16:097:59Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:400.92:240.26:107:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:521.01:560.311:400.46:117:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:421.19:220.26:117:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:501.29:340.06:127:57Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:111.410:14-0.16:127:57Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:451.510:58-0.36:137:56Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:391.611:41-0.36:147:56Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:431.86:147:55Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:401.912:24-0.46:157:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:341.91:06-0.46:157:54New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:311.81:44-0.46:167:53New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:261.72:12-0.26:167:53Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:131.42:25-0.16:177:52Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:24 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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