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 2h 33m 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 - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:330.88:00-0.26:485:36Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:090.98:57-0.46:475:37Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:021.09:43-0.56:475:37Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:201.010:23-0.66:465:38Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:00-0.66:455:39Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:301.111:36-0.66:455:40New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:341.112:09-0.56:445:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:501.012:32-0.46:435:42New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:020.98:230.312:40-0.26:425:42Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:050.77:540.312:390.06:425:43Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:580.46:440.412:050.112:360.16:415:44Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:150.36:090.61:290.012:110.26:405:45First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:350.72:56-0.16:395:46First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:170.86:56-0.26:385:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:040.88:10-0.46:375:47First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:540.89:12-0.46:375:48Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:590.89:57-0.56:365:49Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:320.810:30-0.56:355:49Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:55-0.46:345:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:390.811:10-0.36:335:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:340.811:15-0.26:325:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:320.77:200.411:14-0.19:490.46:315:52Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:290.76:260.411:15-0.110:370.36:305:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:190.65:480.511:210.011:170.26:295:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:090.55:360.611:280.111:580.16:285:55Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:220.45:400.611:320.26:275:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:330.35:530.712:450.011:10 AM0.36:265:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:150.81:430.06:255:57Third Quarter28Fri
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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