Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 45m at 12:22 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:270.98:570.31:26-0.36:485:35Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:270.67:530.31:030.06:485:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:590.26:310.51:260.012:170.16:475:37First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:300.72:49-0.26:465:38First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:570.95:20-0.36:465:39First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:350.97:09-0.56:455:39First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:200.98:33-0.66:445:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:140.99:37-0.66:445:41Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:320.910:21-0.76:435:42Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:591.010:56-0.76:425:43Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:24-0.76:415:44Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:591.011:44-0.66:415:44Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:521.011:55-0.56:405:45Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:451.011:57-0.46:395:46Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:380.87:470.411:54-0.310:510.36:385:47Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:310.76:490.511:51-0.111:510.26:375:48Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:380.56:040.611:460.16:365:48Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:110.35:470.712:490.011:18 AM0.26:355:49Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:520.91:46-0.26:345:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:181.12:49-0.36:335:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:021.26:21-0.46:325:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:001.28:04-0.66:315:52Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:061.39:19-0.76:305:53Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:381.310:10-0.86:295:54Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:52-0.86:285:54Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:191.311:27-0.76:275:55New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:361.211:52-0.56:265:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:591.17:320.411:59-0.29:480.46:255:56New Moon28Sat
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 6:50 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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