Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 43m at 2:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:401.54:050.16:157:35First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:141.46:030.26:147:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:351.27:080.26:147:37First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:091.17:380.36:137:37First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:431.07:440.56:127:38Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:271.07:350.610:350.76:117:38Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:490.72:511.17:240.710:300.56:107:39Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:141.210:530.46:107:40Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:091.311:180.26:097:40Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:231.411:430.26:087:41Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:461.56:077:42Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:151.612:080.16:077:42Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:491.612:370.16:067:43Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:231.61:130.06:057:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:541.62:000.06:057:44Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:221.62:530.16:047:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:451.53:430.16:047:45Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:561.44:360.26:037:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:011.25:330.36:037:47Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:031.16:150.46:027:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:381.16:380.610:410.76:027:48Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:530.82:021.26:480.810:270.46:017:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:231.310:580.26:017:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:241.511:350.06:007:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:491.76:007:50New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:251.712:18-0.15:597:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:091.71:09-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:581.72:08-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:421.63:02-0.15:587:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:181.53:430.05:587:53Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:411.34:140.15:587:54First Quarter31Sun
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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