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 : 2:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 51m at 11:56 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:341.44:581.410:541.110:191.26:526:44New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:181.56:121.311:321.010:241.26:526:43New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:261.612:050.96:536:41New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:441.712:400.86:536:40Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:071.81:260.86:546:39Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:321.92:320.76:556:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:001.93:590.76:556:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:332.06:550.76:566:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:211.97:460.66:566:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:291.98:250.66:576:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:381.89:000.76:586:32Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:281.79:250.86:586:31Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:061.52:051.67:451.49:361.06:596:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:451.44:071.68:571.29:421.27:006:29Full Moon14Tue
15Wed4:101.55:551.510:171.09:451.47:006:28Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:591.611:190.97:016:27Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:581.812:120.77:016:26Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:291.91:140.67:026:24Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:112.02:380.67:036:23Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:542.04:060.67:036:22Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:362.06:060.67:046:21Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:191.97:110.67:056:20Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:091.87:500.77:066:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:191.68:130.77:066:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:271.58:170.87:076:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:101.410:00 AM1.36:491.37:091.06:085:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:491.41:081.37:451.27:011.06:085:16Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:101.43:081.28:461.06:531.16:095:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:351.59:350.96:105:14New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:311.610:110.86:115:13New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:461.710:430.76:115:12New Moon31Fri
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 1:13 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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