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 3h 13m at 2:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:290.75:210.611:550.36:245:57Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:360.55:070.812:190.111:45 AM0.46:235:58Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:280.91:34-0.16:225:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:041.02:58-0.16:215:59First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:551.06:42-0.26:196:00First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:521.07:58-0.36:186:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:510.99:03-0.36:176:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:120.99:51-0.36:166:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:25-0.26:156:03Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:120.910:46-0.16:146:03Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:200.86:010.510:520.08:290.56:136:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:250.85:430.510:450.19:440.46:116:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:290.75:030.610:410.210:290.36:106:05Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:220.74:310.710:430.311:040.26:096:06Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:180.64:280.810:470.411:370.16:086:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:060.54:400.910:460.56:076:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:591.012:120.16:056:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:201.012:550.06:046:08Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:461.11:500.06:036:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:221.13:070.06:026:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:151.16:530.06:016:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:151.27:54-0.15:596:11Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:251.18:49-0.15:586:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:32-0.15:576:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:011.110:040.15:566:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:391.15:110.710:230.28:230.75:556:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:251.04:460.710:300.49:430.55:536:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:551.03:580.810:320.610:380.35:526:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:510.93:171.010:320.811:290.15:516:15Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:301.25:506:16Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:001.312:260.05:496:16Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:13 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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