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 8h 11m 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:101.811:160.66:125:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:411.911:550.66:135:11Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:161.912:500.56:145:10Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:512.01:550.56:145:09Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:252.02:560.56:155:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:591.94:080.56:165:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:361.85:170.66:175:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:291.75:500.66:185:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:061.57:52 AM1.55:121.46:080.86:185:06Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:151.412:211.36:461.26:200.96:195:05Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:511.42:561.27:461.06:251.16:205:05Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:081.49:030.76:215:04Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:321.610:020.56:225:03Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:421.710:510.46:225:03Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:111.811:440.36:235:02Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:511.912:530.36:245:02Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:401.91:590.36:255:02Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:301.82:500.36:265:01Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:141.73:350.36:275:01Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:531.64:160.46:275:00Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:261.44:420.56:285:00Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:361.24:510.66:295:00Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:431.14:520.76:305:00Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:161.14:410.86:314:59Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:361.29:040.76:324:59Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:101.39:300.56:324:59Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:131.410:010.46:334:59Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:291.510:340.36:344:59New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:541.611:080.26:354:58New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:241.611:480.16:364:58New Moon30Sun
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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