Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:39 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 42m 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 - Mar 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:451.112:55-0.36:245:57Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:171.22:05-0.36:235:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:031.35:11-0.46:225:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:061.37:12-0.56:215:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:151.28:27-0.56:196:00First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:301.29:26-0.66:186:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:311.110:08-0.56:176:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:37-0.46:166:02Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:591.010:52-0.26:156:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:170.95:250.510:450.19:310.46:146:03Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:430.74:370.610:260.210:290.26:136:04Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:010.63:450.710:100.411:100.06:116:05Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:390.53:370.99:490.511:44-0.16:106:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:521.06:096:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:151.112:17-0.26:086:06Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:421.212:55-0.26:076:07Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:151.21:47-0.16:056:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:571.25:40-0.16:046:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:571.27:02-0.26:036:09Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:031.27:55-0.26:026:09Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:081.28:39-0.36:016:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:071.29:14-0.25:596:11Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:39-0.15:586:11Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:551.14:490.79:530.18:030.75:576:12Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:411.04:030.79:530.49:280.45:566:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:310.93:030.99:430.610:190.15:556:13New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:560.92:271.19:200.911:04-0.15:536:14New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:411.411:53-0.25:526:14Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:151.55:516:15Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:571.612:58-0.35:506:16Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:421.72:32-0.25:496:16First 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 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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