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 3h 33m 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 - Oct 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:391.712:020.76:526:44New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:561.812:300.66:526:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:211.91:050.66:536:41Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:522.02:030.66:536:40Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:252.04:040.66:546:39Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:032.16:550.56:556:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:512.17:450.46:556:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:572.18:230.46:566:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:062.18:550.46:566:34First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:141.99:190.66:576:33Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:361.89:310.86:586:32Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:591.52:381.68:121.49:261.16:586:31Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:011.55:021.59:341.19:071.46:596:30Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:411.610:420.86:596:29Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:181.911:350.57:006:28Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:382.112:300.47:016:27Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:172.31:490.37:016:26Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:082.33:450.37:026:25Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:032.35:490.37:036:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:582.37:050.37:036:22Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:002.17:560.47:046:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:162.08:320.57:056:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:251.88:510.77:066:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:391.58:370.97:066:19Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:551.42:001.38:171.28:031.17:076:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:071.44:371.29:311.07:261.27:086:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:081.610:260.87:086:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:511.711:010.67:096:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:011.910:290.56:105:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:232.010:580.56:115:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:532.011:340.46:115:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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