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 10h 21m at 10:13 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:270.82:18-0.26:485:36First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:551.03:51-0.36:485:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:381.17:07-0.56:475:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:311.18:37-0.76:465:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:341.19:43-0.86:465:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:031.110:32-0.86:455:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:13-0.86:445:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:261.111:47-0.76:435:41Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:301.012:11-0.66:435:42Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:340.912:15-0.46:425:43Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:360.77:390.312:00-0.26:415:44Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:310.56:130.411:430.06:405:45Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:350.35:220.512:010.011:24 AM0.16:395:45Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:240.712:58-0.16:395:46Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:430.81:49-0.26:385:47Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:130.92:41-0.36:375:48Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:550.96:18-0.36:365:49Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:470.97:44-0.46:355:49Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:431.08:52-0.56:345:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:521.09:38-0.66:335:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:271.110:13-0.66:325:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:41-0.66:315:52Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:381.111:03-0.56:305:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:411.111:17-0.46:295:54New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:590.96:320.411:20-0.19:570.46:285:54New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:210.85:280.511:140.110:590.16:275:55New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:010.64:380.711:060.311:54-0.16:265:56Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:360.54:280.910:380.56:255:57Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (29% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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