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 6h 54m 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:221.712:320.76:526:44Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:371.81:050.66:526:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:591.91:460.66:536:42Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:242.02:490.66:536:40Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:542.06:120.66:546:39Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:332.07:340.56:556:38Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:312.08:230.46:556:37Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:462.09:050.46:566:36Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:532.09:400.46:566:34Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:271.910:060.66:576:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:251.810:200.86:586:32Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:381.53:071.78:361.410:201.16:586:31New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:471.55:191.610:101.110:091.36:596:30New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:351.611:120.86:596:29New Moon14Mon
15Tue3:061.912:040.67:006:28New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:242.11:010.47:016:27Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:002.22:230.47:016:26Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:452.34:170.47:026:25Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:342.36:330.37:036:24First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:282.27:410.37:036:23First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:402.18:330.47:046:21First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:001.99:130.57:056:21First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:121.79:360.77:056:20Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:121.412:401.67:151.49:230.97:066:19Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:351.42:271.48:411.28:471.07:076:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:511.44:441.310:031.08:121.27:086:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:461.69:550.86:085:16Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:301.710:280.76:095:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:411.910:560.56:105:14Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:041.911:230.56:115:13Full Moon30Wed
31Thu2:342.011:580.46:115:12Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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