Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 9:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 9:52 am (1.1 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:061.53:15-0.15:476:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:551.45:58-0.15:466:17Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:581.28:030.06:457:18Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:061.18:550.06:447:19Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:020.99:390.27:030.86:437:19Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:340.810:000.38:250.76:417:20Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:480.84:180.89:280.59:400.56:407:20Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:360.83:380.98:520.610:330.46:397:21Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:560.82:471.08:260.711:090.26:387:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:491.211:380.26:377:22New Moon10Sun
11Mon3:111.36:367:23New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:421.412:050.16:357:23New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:161.412:320.16:337:24Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:501.51:060.16:327:25Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:221.51:520.16:317:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:511.52:550.16:307:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:191.44:090.16:297:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:471.46:210.26:287:27First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:141.27:120.26:277:28First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:421.17:390.36:267:28First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:511.07:530.58:340.86:257:29Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:160.93:151.08:000.79:270.66:247:29Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:401.02:241.18:000.910:190.46:237:30Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:491.311:050.26:227:31Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:001.511:500.06:217:31Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:321.76:207:32Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:171.812:41-0.16:197:33Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:081.81:49-0.16:187:33Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:561.73:080.06:177:34Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:391.64:250.06:167:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 3:36 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 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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