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 6h 56m 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 - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:390.912:14-0.16:245:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:061.01:25-0.26:235:58Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:451.12:49-0.26:225:59Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:381.16:28-0.36:215:59Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:401.17:42-0.46:196:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:431.08:48-0.46:186:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:030.99:38-0.46:176:01Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:13-0.36:166:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:200.910:35-0.16:156:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:390.85:110.510:370.18:440.46:146:03New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:030.74:490.510:220.29:530.36:136:04New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:110.64:030.610:110.310:360.26:116:05New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:150.63:380.710:080.411:110.16:106:05New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:230.53:480.910:040.511:430.06:096:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:101.06:086:06Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:361.012:170.06:076:07Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:041.11:00-0.16:056:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:371.11:590.06:046:08First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:191.15:430.06:036:09First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:151.16:55-0.16:026:10First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:141.17:46-0.16:016:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:231.18:32-0.15:596:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:110.05:586:11Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:081.04:440.89:380.17:120.75:576:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:521.04:140.79:500.38:380.55:566:13Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:430.93:380.89:470.59:450.35:556:13Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:180.92:410.99:420.710:350.15:536:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:341.211:230.05:526:14Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:031.35:516:15Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:411.512:20-0.15:506:16Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:231.51:35-0.15:496:16Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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