Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 2:29 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:35 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:161.311:080.36:157:36Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:191.411:390.26:147:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:381.66:137:37Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:101.712:140.16:127:37Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:501.812:580.06:127:38Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:331.81:550.06:117:39Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:131.72:580.06:107:39Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:491.63:570.16:097:40Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:191.45:030.26:087:41Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:101.26:100.36:087:41Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:531.16:340.56:077:42Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:391.16:400.610:480.66:067:43Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:470.82:161.16:380.810:330.46:067:43Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:321.310:570.26:057:44Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:221.411:270.16:057:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:411.511:580.06:047:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:121.66:037:46New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:481.612:300.06:037:46New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:301.61:050.06:027:47Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:121.61:420.06:027:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:501.52:190.16:017:48Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:191.42:500.16:017:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:341.33:170.26:007:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:551.23:420.26:007:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:321.14:030.36:007:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:571.14:210.45:597:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:291.14:200.610:420.55:597:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:071.210:360.35:597:52Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:581.310:570.25:587:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:061.511:260.05:587:53Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:281.65:587:54Full Moon31Fri
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 6:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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