Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:31 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 3:20 pm (1.8 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 - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:222.17:370.46:526:44First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:212.08:400.46:526:42First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:381.99:350.46:536:41First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:511.910:160.56:536:40Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:221.810:380.66:546:39Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:061.710:400.86:556:38Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:551.42:071.68:261.410:250.96:556:37Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:231.43:161.59:541.210:061.16:566:35Full Moon8Mon
9Tue4:361.54:491.410:551.19:501.26:566:34Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:031.66:361.311:330.99:011.36:576:33Full Moon10Wed
11Thu4:001.712:040.86:586:32Full Moon11Thu
12Fri4:131.912:340.76:586:31Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:321.91:120.66:596:30Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:562.02:100.67:006:29Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:252.13:420.67:006:27Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:592.16:410.57:016:26Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:452.17:400.47:026:25Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:522.18:230.47:026:24Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:082.09:000.57:036:23Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:221.99:280.67:046:22Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:581.89:420.87:046:21Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:051.43:071.68:301.39:391.17:056:20Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:131.45:311.59:591.09:231.47:066:19New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:471.611:050.77:066:18New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:321.911:580.57:076:17New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:552.112:550.47:086:16Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:342.22:130.37:096:16Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:212.22:490.36:095:15Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:092.24:470.46:105:14First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:582.16:040.46:115:13First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:531.96:510.46:115:12First Quarter31Wed
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 8:55 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 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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