Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:29 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 5:16 pm (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 - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:581.32:550.36:374:58Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:131.13:080.46:374:58Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:071.03:180.56:384:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:251.011:471.03:170.66:394:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:261.19:250.56:404:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:281.29:170.46:404:59Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:451.49:500.26:414:59Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:260.16:424:59Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:121.511:050.06:434:59New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:461.611:50-0.16:434:59New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:271.612:42-0.26:445:00New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:171.71:29-0.26:455:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:131.62:05-0.16:455:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:021.52:29-0.16:465:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:431.32:440.16:475:01First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:171.011:530.82:540.26:475:01First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:250.811:300.83:150.72:580.46:485:02First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:330.99:460.46:485:02First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:561.09:090.26:495:02Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:221.19:380.06:495:03Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:061.210:14-0.26:505:03Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:511.310:50-0.36:505:04Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:28-0.36:515:04Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:351.312:06-0.36:515:05Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:191.312:39-0.36:525:06Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:081.21:02-0.36:525:06Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:581.11:15-0.26:525:07Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:441.11:23-0.26:535:07Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:210.91:32-0.16:535:08Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:520.810:380.61:41-0.16:535:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:110.61:470.51:480.06:545:09Third Quarter31Tue
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 9:52 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 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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