Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:22 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 12:11 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 - May 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:131.71:33-0.16:167:35Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:571.72:450.06:157:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:371.64:150.16:147:36Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:121.66:020.16:137:37First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:351.56:510.16:127:38First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:511.37:150.26:117:38First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:271.27:260.36:117:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:271.17:260.410:360.86:107:40Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:300.82:361.17:170.610:090.56:097:40Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:531.310:290.36:087:41Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:301.510:560.06:087:41Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:331.711:30-0.16:077:42Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:551.86:067:43Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:322.012:13-0.26:067:43Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:222.01:15-0.36:057:44Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:192.02:46-0.26:047:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:112.04:09-0.26:047:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:581.85:26-0.26:037:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:381.66:25-0.16:037:47Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:581.36:560.16:027:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:001.16:590.36:027:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:191.16:360.610:230.56:017:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:261.210:240.26:017:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:421.410:510.06:007:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:481.611:21-0.26:007:50New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:131.711:53-0.26:007:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:451.85:597:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:241.812:30-0.25:597:52New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:101.71:20-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:001.72:21-0.15:587:53Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:451.73:11-0.15:587:54Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:16 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 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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