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 4h 59m 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 - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:201.14:571.312:260.611:41 AM1.06:357:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:371.25:491.112:140.712:400.96:367:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:061.31:360.76:367:18Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:091.52:310.66:377:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:261.63:280.56:387:16Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:501.77:050.56:387:15Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:271.78:150.46:397:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:221.89:160.36:397:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:231.810:070.26:407:11Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:311.910:470.16:407:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:052.011:180.26:417:09Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:192.011:410.36:417:07Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:201.911:560.46:427:06New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:341.86:427:05New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:141.35:051.612:000.711:550.96:437:04New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:041.37:061.411:500.911:441.26:437:03Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:131.512:520.76:447:01Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:091.82:030.56:447:00Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:302.03:280.46:456:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:042.16:420.46:466:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:512.18:050.36:466:56First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:592.19:120.26:476:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:152.010:090.26:476:54Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:341.910:500.36:486:53Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:281.911:160.56:486:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:431.811:240.76:496:50Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:421.611:100.96:496:49Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:021.33:571.510:151.210:501.06:506:48Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:081.45:221.311:171.010:331.26:506:46Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:241.611:590.96:516:45Full Moon30Mon
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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