Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 05m at 2:29 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:35 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:331.712:58-0.36:018:03Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:251.71:40-0.36:028:03Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:181.52:14-0.26:028:03Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:011.32:34-0.16:028:03Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:291.12:430.16:038:03Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:290.92:460.36:038:03Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:540.92:370.410:230.46:048:03Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:021.09:560.26:048:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:011.210:210.06:058:02Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:301.310:52-0.26:058:02Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:161.311:24-0.26:068:02Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:111.411:53-0.26:068:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:021.46:078:01New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:461.412:20-0.26:078:01New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:281.412:41-0.26:088:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:111.412:55-0.16:088:00New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:551.31:04-0.16:098:00New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:341.21:110.06:107:59Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:051.11:200.16:107:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:050.95:240.91:300.11:100.86:117:58Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:380.95:190.71:380.23:130.76:117:58Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:261.01:350.411:460.46:127:57First Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:261.19:310.36:127:57First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:401.29:480.16:137:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:061.410:230.06:147:56Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:481.511:00-0.26:147:55Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:481.611:36-0.26:157:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:521.76:157:54Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:471.712:12-0.26:167:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:411.712:46-0.26:177:53Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:421.51:15-0.16:177:52Full Moon31Wed
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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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