Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 9:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:34 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:490.26:310.61:300.012:000.26:485:36Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:490.82:53-0.16:485:36Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:280.96:49-0.36:475:37Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:141.08:06-0.56:465:38Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:061.09:13-0.66:465:39Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:161.010:03-0.76:455:40Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:450.910:43-0.76:445:41Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:17-0.66:435:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:520.911:42-0.56:435:42New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:510.811:51-0.36:425:43New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:540.77:420.311:43-0.210:180.36:415:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:510.66:560.311:35-0.111:120.26:405:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:400.45:370.411:310.06:395:45Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:310.35:250.512:010.011:24 AM0.16:395:46Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:480.25:390.612:52-0.110:54 AM0.16:385:47Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:060.71:46-0.16:375:48First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:410.82:47-0.26:365:49First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:250.86:52-0.26:355:49First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:120.97:58-0.36:345:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:040.98:54-0.46:335:51Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:171.09:37-0.56:325:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:541.010:11-0.56:315:52Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:39-0.46:305:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:051.011:01-0.36:295:54Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:210.96:410.411:13-0.18:560.46:285:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:470.85:510.411:140.110:190.36:275:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:070.75:040.511:120.211:160.16:265:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:060.64:320.711:090.46:255:57Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 3:27 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 51% 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 (51% 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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