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 3h 57m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:331.112:520.57:460.46:177:52First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:281.38:000.26:187:51First Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:431.58:540.06:187:50First Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:161.610:01-0.26:197:49Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:041.810:56-0.36:207:49Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:111.911:43-0.46:207:48Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:362.06:217:47Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:442.012:26-0.56:217:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun2:461.91:06-0.46:227:45Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:511.81:37-0.26:237:44Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:541.51:520.06:237:44Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:330.95:541.11:440.312:160.96:247:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:191.09:120.81:210.62:060.66:247:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:561.212:300.73:460.46:257:41Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:011.47:060.26:267:40Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:311.68:130.16:267:39Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:151.69:200.06:277:38Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:071.610:20-0.16:277:37Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:061.611:05-0.16:287:36Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:251.611:38-0.16:287:35Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:491.76:297:34Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:441.712:030.06:307:33New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:291.712:180.16:307:32New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:141.612:230.26:317:30New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:041.512:200.36:317:29New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:051.14:591.312:160.411:41 AM1.06:327:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:041.25:591.112:130.612:370.86:327:27Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:341.38:580.912:070.71:310.76:337:26Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:261.52:300.56:337:25Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:341.63:390.46:347:24First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:581.87:330.36:357:23First Quarter31Mon
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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