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 1h 23m 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 - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:400.62:010.16:545:10Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:350.711:300.26:545:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:460.89:090.06:545:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:110.99:23-0.16:545:12Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:521.19:56-0.36:555:13Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:401.210:33-0.46:555:14Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:12-0.56:555:15New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:291.311:54-0.66:555:15New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:201.312:37-0.66:555:16New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:191.31:13-0.56:555:17New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:221.21:38-0.46:555:18Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:141.01:49-0.36:555:19Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:580.89:560.41:53-0.16:555:19Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:340.59:220.51:210.41:540.06:555:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:300.28:320.63:110.21:370.16:545:21First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:280.77:55-0.16:545:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:550.88:49-0.36:545:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:350.89:35-0.46:545:24Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:320.910:15-0.56:545:25Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:360.910:50-0.66:535:25Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:23-0.66:535:26Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:310.911:50-0.56:535:27Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:200.912:09-0.56:525:28Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:120.812:17-0.46:525:29Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:040.812:21-0.46:525:30Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:510.712:26-0.36:515:31Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:300.68:270.412:34-0.26:515:31Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:060.57:580.412:42-0.26:505:32Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:410.37:480.51:130.212:45-0.16:505:33Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:080.17:520.62:240.112:020.06:495:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:080.77:06-0.16:495:35Third Quarter31Fri
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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