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 10h 40m 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 - Jan 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:191.310:49-0.66:545:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:38-0.66:545:10Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:181.312:27-0.66:545:11Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:141.31:07-0.56:545:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:091.31:31-0.56:545:12Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:021.21:40-0.56:555:13Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:451.11:40-0.46:555:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:201.01:37-0.36:555:15Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:510.79:310.51:33-0.26:555:16Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:210.58:450.62:040.41:24-0.16:555:16Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:010.28:230.73:370.212:310.16:555:17Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:210.86:20-0.16:555:18Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:341.07:06-0.36:555:19Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:031.18:25-0.56:555:20Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:501.39:40-0.66:555:20Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:021.410:35-0.86:545:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:25-0.96:545:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:161.412:14-0.96:545:23New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:221.512:57-0.96:545:24New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:301.41:31-0.86:545:25New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:371.31:48-0.66:535:26Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:341.09:280.41:45-0.36:535:26Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:370.68:260.41:270.06:535:27Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:200.37:150.61:530.112:460.16:525:28First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:060.83:33-0.26:525:29First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:320.96:27-0.46:515:30First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:101.07:53-0.66:515:31First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:571.09:14-0.76:515:32Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:581.010:10-0.76:505:32Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:221.010:55-0.76:505:33Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:33-0.76:495:34Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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