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 10h 17m 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 - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:281.63:140.46:367:20Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:011.76:380.46:367:19First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:441.87:560.36:377:18First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:421.88:580.26:377:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:501.79:520.26:387:16First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:551.710:320.26:387:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:141.610:580.36:397:13Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:461.611:110.46:397:12Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:451.611:090.66:407:11Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:381.510:580.76:407:10Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:511.23:441.410:101.110:500.96:417:08Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:121.34:581.311:061.010:471.06:417:07Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:501.46:171.211:450.810:441.16:427:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:501.512:210.76:427:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:021.71:010.66:437:03Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:231.81:590.66:447:02Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:491.93:340.66:447:01Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:242.07:100.56:457:00Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:122.08:050.46:456:58Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:182.08:530.36:466:57Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:252.09:380.36:466:56Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:391.910:150.56:476:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:501.810:400.66:476:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:321.710:460.96:486:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:171.34:331.69:151.110:331.26:486:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:231.46:281.510:400.910:161.46:496:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:101.611:400.76:506:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:191.812:360.66:506:47Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:542.01:470.56:516:46Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:372.13:310.56:516:45Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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