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 11h 42m 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 - Dec 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:421.24:120.46:374:58Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:001.03:420.56:374:58Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:001.111:001.210:060.66:384:58Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:481.38:240.36:394:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:001.59:000.16:404:58Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:301.69:420.06:404:59Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:30-0.16:414:59New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:061.711:18-0.26:424:59New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:481.712:24-0.36:434:59New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:361.81:30-0.36:434:59New Moon10Sat
11Sun2:361.82:12-0.46:445:00Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:301.82:48-0.36:455:00Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:181.73:12-0.36:455:00Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:541.53:24-0.16:465:00First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:301.23:240.16:465:01First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:120.911:060.93:120.36:475:01First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:421.07:060.46:485:02First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:361.37:480.06:485:02Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:001.48:54-0.26:495:02Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:481.59:54-0.46:495:03Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:421.610:48-0.56:505:03Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:48-0.56:505:04Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:361.612:54-0.56:515:04Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:361.51:42-0.56:515:05Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:361.52:12-0.56:525:05Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:301.42:30-0.46:525:06Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:121.22:30-0.36:525:07Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:481.02:24-0.16:535:07Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:120.810:240.62:120.06:535:08Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:120.71:480.16:535:09Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:420.811:060.16:545:09Third Quarter31Sat
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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