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 9h 23m 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 - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:330.95:341.11:260.211:53 AM0.86:187:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:440.97:140.81:160.51:350.66:187:50Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:241.112:530.63:230.46:197:50First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:121.37:210.26:207:49First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:421.48:220.06:207:48First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:271.59:25-0.16:217:47First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:181.510:21-0.26:217:46Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:151.511:04-0.26:227:46Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:281.511:38-0.26:237:45Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:451.56:237:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:391.512:03-0.16:247:43Full Moon11Tue
12Wed2:231.512:160.06:247:42Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:071.412:180.26:257:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri3:571.312:120.36:257:40Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:591.04:491.112:080.411:38 AM0.96:267:39Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:571.15:381.012:070.512:290.86:277:38Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:381.26:390.812:050.61:210.66:277:37Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:401.32:220.56:287:36Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:541.43:390.56:287:35Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:211.57:490.36:297:34Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:021.68:450.26:297:33Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:531.79:390.06:307:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:491.810:26-0.16:317:31Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:581.911:05-0.16:317:30Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:301.911:370.06:327:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:441.86:327:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:561.712:020.26:337:26New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:281.512:140.46:337:25New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:551.16:041.312:100.711:590.96:347:24Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:411.28:511.112:270.76:347:23Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:121.41:410.56:357:22Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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