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 3h 07m 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 - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:551.42:081.47:341.27:211.16:125:12Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:161.54:211.48:451.07:211.36:135:11Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:221.69:500.86:135:10Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:131.810:420.66:145:09Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:361.911:370.56:155:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:162.012:520.46:165:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:042.02:140.46:175:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:532.03:300.46:175:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:381.94:570.46:185:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:221.85:540.56:195:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:111.66:240.66:205:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:181.46:300.76:215:04Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:221.36:190.86:215:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:041.31:421.07:491.06:070.96:225:03Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:281.39:000.86:235:03Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:461.49:420.66:245:02Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:421.510:140.56:255:02New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:591.610:430.46:265:01New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:261.711:130.46:265:01New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:581.711:480.36:275:00New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:371.712:310.36:285:00Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:171.81:220.36:295:00Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:541.72:080.26:305:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:261.72:480.26:314:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:551.63:280.36:314:59First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:201.54:090.46:324:59First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:241.34:450.56:334:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:391.25:100.66:344:59First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:111.21:350.99:440.85:220.86:354:58Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:361.211:581.38:570.66:354:58Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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