Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 20m at 1:12 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:20 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:571.86:018:03Full Moon1Mon
2Tue1:511.812:47-0.56:018:03Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:471.81:47-0.56:028:03Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:451.72:38-0.46:028:03Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:351.63:12-0.36:038:03Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:111.43:29-0.26:038:03Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:321.13:270.06:048:03Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:010.93:140.26:048:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:130.92:480.36:058:02Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:061.012:230.310:290.26:058:02Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:021.29:510.06:068:02Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:191.310:12-0.16:068:02Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:491.410:47-0.26:078:01Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:341.511:26-0.36:078:01Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:291.66:088:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:221.712:06-0.46:088:00New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:111.712:47-0.46:098:00New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:001.81:26-0.46:097:59New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:481.71:58-0.46:107:59New Moon19Fri
20Sat4:311.62:19-0.36:107:59Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:071.42:29-0.26:117:58Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:351.12:320.06:127:58Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:270.95:430.82:310.33:390.76:127:57First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:321.12:090.58:370.46:137:57First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:091.38:440.16:137:56First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:231.59:35-0.26:147:55Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:561.610:31-0.36:157:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:451.711:22-0.46:157:54Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:541.76:167:53Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:061.812:10-0.46:167:53Full Moon30Tue
31Wed2:051.812:56-0.46:177:52Full Moon31Wed
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 7:46 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 1% 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 (1% 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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