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 7h 43m 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:041.17:070.58:410.86:157:35Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:270.92:261.17:090.79:300.56:147:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:291.210:210.36:137:37Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:101.511:060.06:137:37Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:311.611:50-0.16:127:38Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:061.86:117:39Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:491.812:41-0.16:107:39Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:401.81:46-0.16:097:40Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:301.72:57-0.16:097:41Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:141.63:540.06:087:41Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:481.54:460.16:077:42Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:061.35:280.26:077:42Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:081.15:410.46:067:43Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:281.05:250.56:057:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:531.14:360.611:040.56:057:44Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:071.110:190.36:047:45Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:471.310:360.26:047:46Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:561.411:020.16:037:46Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:181.511:320.06:027:47New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:461.76:027:47New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:191.712:05-0.16:017:48New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:591.812:45-0.16:017:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:421.81:32-0.16:017:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:251.82:21-0.16:007:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:011.73:00-0.16:007:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:301.63:290.05:597:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:461.33:530.15:597:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:001.14:100.35:597:52First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:211.14:200.511:170.65:587:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:391.110:090.45:587:53Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:401.310:230.15:587:54Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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