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 4h 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 - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:031.311:44-0.56:545:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:531.412:38-0.66:545:10Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:471.31:26-0.56:545:11Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:471.22:00-0.56:545:12Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:421.12:19-0.46:555:13Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:250.92:24-0.26:555:13Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:580.711:540.52:23-0.16:555:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:170.510:400.42:070.42:160.06:555:15Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:110.51:400.16:555:16Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:090.610:160.06:555:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:320.79:30-0.26:555:17Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:080.89:37-0.36:555:18Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:570.910:03-0.46:555:19Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:481.010:34-0.56:555:20Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:07-0.56:545:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:361.111:42-0.66:545:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:231.112:15-0.66:545:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:141.112:44-0.66:545:23New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:071.11:05-0.56:545:24Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:531.01:19-0.46:535:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:320.91:30-0.36:535:26Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:070.79:280.41:41-0.26:535:27Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:390.48:470.51:360.31:470.06:525:28First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:430.18:210.63:160.11:100.16:525:28First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:300.87:46-0.16:525:29First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:000.98:44-0.36:515:30Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:451.09:36-0.56:515:31Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:511.010:20-0.66:505:32Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:03-0.76:505:33Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:021.111:45-0.76:495:34Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:021.012:24-0.66:495:34Full Moon31Sun
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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