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 : in 48m at 2:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:480.92:54-0.16:245:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:331.07:04-0.26:225:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:231.08:12-0.36:215:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:241.19:10-0.36:205:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:151.19:54-0.36:196:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:30-0.36:186:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:531.110:58-0.26:176:01New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:251.06:210.511:150.09:000.56:166:02New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:590.95:500.511:180.210:180.36:156:03New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:240.84:520.611:170.411:150.16:136:03Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:240.74:120.811:150.56:126:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:240.912:130.06:116:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:521.01:210.06:106:05Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:271.12:35-0.16:096:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:121.16:11-0.16:076:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:111.07:23-0.16:066:07First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:120.98:25-0.16:056:08First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:180.99:14-0.16:046:08Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:320.89:440.06:036:09Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:030.710:000.17:140.66:026:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:590.84:510.610:020.28:290.66:006:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:090.84:310.79:580.39:310.55:596:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:230.84:040.79:560.410:120.45:586:11Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:270.73:500.810:010.510:450.35:576:12Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:370.73:521.010:090.611:150.25:556:13Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:400.74:041.110:130.711:490.15:546:13Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:211.25:536:14Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:431.212:320.15:526:14Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:081.31:280.15:516:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:411.32:390.15:496:16Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:291.36:080.15:486:16Third Quarter31Mon
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 3:53 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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