Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 11:31 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:441.011:04-0.36:235:58Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:370.911:03-0.26:225:58Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:360.86:020.510:54-0.110:100.46:215:59Full Moon3Thu
4Fri3:410.75:110.610:460.110:560.26:206:00Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:470.64:440.710:420.211:330.06:196:00Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:290.54:360.810:330.46:186:01Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:401.012:09-0.16:176:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:541.112:49-0.26:166:02Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:181.21:42-0.36:146:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:561.33:01-0.26:136:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:561.47:03-0.36:126:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:071.48:14-0.46:116:05Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:201.49:10-0.56:106:05Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:171.39:53-0.56:086:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:25-0.46:076:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:581.310:47-0.26:066:07New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:431.15:170.610:520.19:300.46:056:08New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:310.94:090.710:400.410:370.16:046:09New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:470.83:080.910:190.711:30-0.16:026:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:151.26:016:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:421.412:24-0.36:006:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:181.41:25-0.35:596:11Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:571.42:44-0.25:586:12First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:461.46:08-0.25:566:12First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:521.37:24-0.25:556:13First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:071.28:23-0.25:546:13First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:191.19:05-0.25:536:14Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:261.09:30-0.15:526:15Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:590.89:380.17:210.85:506:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:531.04:240.89:300.28:540.65:496:16Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:150.93:410.99:120.49:490.45:486:16Full Moon31Thu
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 5:51 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 11% 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 (11% 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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