Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 8:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 9:34 am (1.2 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 - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:501.08:42-0.56:485:36First Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:441.09:34-0.66:475:37Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:031.110:16-0.76:475:37Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:52-0.76:465:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:191.111:26-0.76:455:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:241.111:54-0.66:455:40Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:401.012:11-0.46:445:41Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:590.87:340.312:11-0.26:435:42Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:180.66:350.412:040.16:425:42Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:350.45:260.612:010.011:51 AM0.26:425:43Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:300.71:20-0.16:415:44Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:010.92:43-0.36:405:45Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:470.96:20-0.46:395:46Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:421.07:44-0.56:385:46Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:380.98:55-0.66:375:47Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:440.99:48-0.66:375:48Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:210.810:26-0.66:365:49Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:54-0.56:355:49Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:350.811:10-0.46:345:50New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:310.811:10-0.26:335:51New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:310.76:200.411:01-0.110:010.36:325:52New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:330.65:240.410:540.010:480.26:315:52New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:290.54:540.510:530.111:270.16:305:53Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:320.44:510.610:530.26:295:54Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:400.35:030.712:04-0.110:42 AM0.36:285:55Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:210.812:47-0.16:275:55Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:480.91:40-0.26:265:56First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:241.02:53-0.26:255:57First Quarter28Sun
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 3:15 pm — 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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