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 11h 16m 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 - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:212.16:030.56:526:44First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:082.07:200.56:526:42First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:042.08:100.56:536:41First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:141.98:490.66:546:40First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:221.79:160.66:546:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:321.69:240.86:556:38Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:041.412:461.57:321.49:100.96:556:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:271.42:151.48:391.28:491.16:566:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:391.43:591.39:441.18:311.26:576:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:571.65:461.310:350.98:021.36:576:33Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:491.711:120.86:586:32Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:591.811:440.76:586:31Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:221.912:210.66:596:30Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:552.01:130.67:006:29Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:322.12:420.67:006:27Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:122.24:300.67:016:26Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:522.26:170.57:026:25Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:382.27:110.57:026:24Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:392.07:460.57:036:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:541.98:080.77:046:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:181.68:130.97:046:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:471.52:121.57:471.38:061.17:056:20Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:031.54:421.48:571.07:531.37:066:19Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:541.610:100.87:066:18New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:331.810:080.66:075:17New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:522.011:000.46:085:16New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:282.112:010.46:095:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:132.11:310.46:095:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:062.12:530.46:105:14Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:582.14:100.56:115:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:442.05:150.56:125:12First 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 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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