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 7h 48m 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:380.92:530.36:018:03First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:050.91:010.311:180.36:018:03First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:541.010:400.16:028:03First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:161.210:440.06:028:03Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:511.311:06-0.16:038:03Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:311.411:35-0.26:038:03Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:101.56:048:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:481.612:05-0.26:048:02Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:281.612:37-0.26:058:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:121.61:09-0.26:058:02Full Moon10Fri
11Sat3:571.61:37-0.26:068:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:371.41:59-0.16:068:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:091.32:160.06:078:01Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:291.02:310.16:078:01Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:180.92:420.36:088:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:341.02:420.410:180.46:088:00Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:031.19:570.26:098:00Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:131.310:230.06:098:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:461.410:59-0.26:107:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:381.511:36-0.36:107:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:361.66:117:58Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:281.612:13-0.36:127:58New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:151.512:49-0.26:127:57New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:041.51:20-0.26:137:57New Moon24Fri
25Sat3:521.41:40-0.16:137:56Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:341.21:460.06:147:55Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:071.11:470.26:147:55Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:320.85:270.91:470.31:410.86:157:54Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:310.91:400.36:167:54First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:041.012:590.411:150.46:167:53First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:121.19:520.36:177:52First Quarter31Fri
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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