Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 45m at 1:19 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 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:251.310:17-0.26:018:03Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:491.410:45-0.36:018:03Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:271.511:19-0.36:028:03Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:161.511:55-0.36:028:03Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:061.66:038:03New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:551.612:35-0.36:038:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:431.71:15-0.36:038:03New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:301.71:49-0.36:048:02New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:111.62:13-0.36:048:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:441.52:27-0.36:058:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:081.32:36-0.26:058:02Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:221.12:410.06:068:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:000.92:430.26:068:01First Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:061.02:270.49:480.46:078:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:401.28:580.16:088:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:451.49:38-0.26:088:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:131.610:34-0.36:098:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:001.711:27-0.56:098:00Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:071.86:107:59Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:151.912:19-0.66:107:59Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:171.91:11-0.66:117:58Full Moon21Mon
22Tue3:181.81:59-0.56:117:58Full Moon22Tue
23Wed4:161.72:34-0.46:127:57Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:011.42:50-0.26:137:57Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:341.12:440.16:137:56Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:190.95:490.72:230.33:080.76:147:56Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:031.01:370.59:180.46:147:55Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:341.28:350.26:157:54Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:481.39:060.06:167:54Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:171.49:53-0.16:167:53Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:551.510:39-0.26:177:52Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:15 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 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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