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 9h 00m 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:361.29:510.26:177:52First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:081.310:190.06:187:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:521.410:510.06:197:50Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:521.511:23-0.16:197:49Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:511.611:54-0.16:207:48Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:401.66:207:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:271.712:23-0.16:217:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:181.612:470.06:227:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:121.51:050.16:227:45Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:011.31:160.26:237:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:351.05:401.11:240.412:310.96:237:43Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:031.06:030.91:300.52:120.86:247:42Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:181.21:220.77:460.66:257:41Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:121.38:190.46:257:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:401.49:090.26:267:40Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:201.510:020.16:267:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:101.610:480.06:277:38Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:161.611:270.06:287:37Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:371.611:590.06:287:35Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:371.66:297:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:261.512:230.16:297:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:151.512:350.36:307:32New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:051.312:330.46:307:31New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:001.04:501.212:310.511:37 AM1.06:317:30Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:461.05:281.112:320.612:300.96:317:29Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:501.16:020.912:300.71:290.86:327:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:551.212:140.72:400.76:337:27Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:171.37:300.66:337:26First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:501.48:030.56:347:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:301.58:460.46:347:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:141.69:330.36:357:22First Quarter31Mon
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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