Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 09m at 9:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:311.79:190.66:125:12Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:251.910:100.46:135:11Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:472.111:040.36:135:10Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:262.212:210.26:145:09Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:192.32:060.26:155:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:202.33:290.26:165:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:182.34:450.26:175:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:112.15:420.36:175:07Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:081.96:170.46:185:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:181.66:280.66:195:05Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:061.38:28 AM1.35:411.36:050.96:205:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:261.31:521.17:170.95:271.06:215:04Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:381.411:441.58:310.76:215:04Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:441.79:240.46:225:03Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:010.36:235:03New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:071.810:350.26:245:02New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:381.911:120.26:255:02New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:151.912:020.26:265:01New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:591.91:090.26:265:01Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:501.92:040.26:275:01Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:391.92:440.26:285:00Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:181.83:140.26:295:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:501.73:380.26:305:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:121.63:560.36:304:59First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:101.44:080.46:314:59First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:071.24:120.66:324:59First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:141.21:160.87:210.83:390.86:334:59Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:421.57:490.56:344:59Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:551.78:440.26:354:59Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:311.99:490.06:354:58Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 3:58 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 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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