Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 5:06 pm (1.3 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 - Oct 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:211.89:510.66:526:44Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:261.810:220.76:526:43Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:581.710:390.96:536:42Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:461.43:341.78:431.410:471.16:536:41Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:201.45:201.610:131.210:511.36:546:39Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:351.57:201.511:171.010:521.46:546:38Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:571.712:120.86:556:37Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:111.91:150.76:566:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:432.02:400.66:566:35Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:212.14:310.66:576:33Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:022.06:500.66:576:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:522.07:510.66:586:31Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:591.98:400.66:596:30Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:121.79:210.76:596:29Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:241.69:450.87:006:28Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:541.41:181.57:431.39:331.07:016:27Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:431.42:441.48:471.29:111.17:016:26Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:201.44:271.39:571.18:581.27:026:25New Moon18Sun
19Mon3:231.55:511.310:491.08:361.27:036:24New Moon19Mon
20Tue3:051.611:260.97:036:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:211.711:580.87:046:22New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:481.812:280.77:056:21Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:191.91:050.77:056:20Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:501.91:570.67:066:19Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:211.92:040.66:075:18Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:511.93:220.66:085:17First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:221.95:200.66:085:16First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:021.86:090.66:095:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:121.86:390.76:105:14First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:271.66:580.86:105:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:251.511:46 AM1.56:381.47:120.96:115:12Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 9:48 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 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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