Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 8:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:43 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:290.82:390.98:220.69:560.35:476:17New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:000.82:201.18:020.710:270.15:466:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:241.210:570.05:446:18New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:431.411:310.05:436:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:111.56:427:19Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:461.61:17-0.16:417:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:231.62:25-0.16:407:21Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:031.64:010.06:397:21First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:491.66:390.06:377:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:511.57:380.06:367:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:031.38:200.06:357:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:401.18:500.26:347:24Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:140.98:570.48:290.76:337:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:111.03:351.08:420.69:460.56:327:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:210.92:211.18:230.910:430.26:317:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:571.311:270.06:307:26Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:171.56:297:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:511.612:09-0.16:287:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:351.612:55-0.16:267:28Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:211.61:540.06:257:29Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:061.63:080.06:247:29Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:461.54:310.16:237:30Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:221.46:130.16:227:30Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:521.36:590.26:217:31Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:161.17:200.36:207:32Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:491.07:250.46:197:32Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:041.07:180.59:390.76:197:33Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:190.82:201.17:040.710:030.56:187:34Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:491.210:320.36:177:34Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:411.411:000.16:167:35Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:20 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 40% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (40% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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