Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 10:39 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 10:13 am (1.6 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 - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:051.14:351.211:181.011:370.86:357:21New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:541.25:371.112:100.86:367:20Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:291.412:530.76:367:18Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:331.51:360.66:377:17Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:491.62:250.56:387:16Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:121.73:360.56:387:15First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:441.87:370.46:397:14First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:341.88:360.36:397:12First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:391.99:280.26:407:11First Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:431.910:110.16:407:10Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:562.010:440.16:417:09Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:322.011:100.26:417:07Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:451.911:270.46:427:06Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:041.711:310.76:427:05Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:201.34:501.610:061.111:231.06:437:04Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:181.36:541.411:230.911:081.36:437:02Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:251.612:200.66:447:01Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:241.81:230.56:447:00Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:512.02:490.46:456:59Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:292.15:420.46:466:57Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:162.17:320.36:466:56Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:182.18:370.26:476:55Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:372.09:340.36:476:54Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:521.910:170.36:486:53Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:251.810:450.56:486:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:111.710:520.76:496:50Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:521.32:161.68:101.310:330.96:496:49Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:191.43:351.49:461.210:021.16:506:48New Moon28Thu
29Fri4:261.45:151.310:521.09:301.26:506:46New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:401.611:320.86:516:45New Moon30Sat
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 4:26 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 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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