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 7h 50m 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 - Sep 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:501.74:030.36:367:21Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:241.97:140.26:367:19Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:111.98:300.16:377:18Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:161.99:380.16:377:17Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:271.810:310.16:387:16Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:431.811:080.16:387:15Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:231.811:310.26:397:13Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:271.711:400.46:397:12Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:141.611:340.56:407:11New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:041.511:210.76:407:10New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:221.24:081.410:521.111:110.86:417:08New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:331.35:201.211:410.911:031.06:417:07New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:121.57:061.112:180.86:427:06Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:101.612:530.66:427:05Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:201.71:340.66:437:03Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:381.82:340.56:447:02Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:041.96:230.56:447:01First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:422.07:510.46:457:00First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:422.18:470.36:456:58First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:552.19:370.26:466:57First Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:052.110:180.26:466:56Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:392.110:490.36:476:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:222.011:100.56:476:53Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:541.811:130.86:486:52Full Moon24Sat
25Sun5:471.34:571.69:541.111:011.26:486:51Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:371.47:231.511:130.910:361.46:496:50Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:361.712:100.66:506:48Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:461.91:100.56:506:47Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:192.12:290.46:516:46Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:592.24:300.46:516:45Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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