Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 11h 18m at 10:39 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:02 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:231.86:018:03New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:231.812:28-0.56:018:03New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:181.81:21-0.56:028:03New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:131.72:08-0.46:028:03New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:031.62:39-0.36:038:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:431.42:51-0.26:038:03Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:111.22:450.06:048:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:450.95:240.92:300.12:460.86:048:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:100.92:050.26:058:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:231.012:470.310:360.36:058:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:181.29:090.16:068:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:341.39:34-0.16:068:02First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:011.410:18-0.26:078:01Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:411.511:02-0.36:078:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:391.611:44-0.46:088:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:441.76:088:00Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:391.812:23-0.46:098:00Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:281.81:00-0.56:097:59Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:161.81:31-0.46:107:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:061.61:51-0.36:107:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:511.42:00-0.26:117:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:311.11:580.16:127:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:340.96:020.71:510.32:520.76:127:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:391.11:230.57:340.46:137:57Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:211.38:040.16:137:56Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:411.59:02-0.26:147:55Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:181.610:07-0.36:157:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:071.711:02-0.46:157:54Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:141.711:48-0.46:167:53Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:351.76:167:53Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:391.712:30-0.46:177:52New Moon31Mon
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 4:50 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 19% 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 (19% 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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