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 58m 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 - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:450.36:364:58Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:011.510:300.16:374:58Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:281.711:200.06:384:58Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:061.712:21-0.16:394:58Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:531.71:28-0.16:394:58Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:491.72:20-0.16:404:59Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:421.63:010.06:414:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:271.53:310.16:414:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:041.33:480.26:424:59Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:291.03:510.36:434:59Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:030.93:430.46:444:59Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:410.911:530.92:500.56:445:00Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:071.010:040.36:455:00Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:191.19:490.26:465:00Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:471.210:070.06:465:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:33-0.16:475:01Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:191.311:04-0.16:475:01New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:541.311:38-0.26:485:02New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:321.412:15-0.26:495:02New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:161.412:52-0.26:495:03New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:031.41:23-0.26:505:03Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:451.31:48-0.26:505:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:201.22:09-0.26:515:04Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:491.12:29-0.16:515:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:100.911:570.72:470.16:515:05First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:200.73:000.26:525:06First Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:210.810:080.36:525:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:081.09:210.16:535:07Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:361.19:43-0.16:535:08Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:211.210:19-0.36:535:08Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:01-0.46:535:09Full Moon31Thu
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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