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 5h 57m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:031.012:54-0.56:485:35Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:050.91:06-0.46:485:36Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:570.71:04-0.36:475:37Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:370.68:460.312:59-0.26:465:38Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:130.47:380.312:210.212:52-0.16:465:39Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:460.27:100.41:440.112:200.06:455:40Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:030.07:250.62:590.09:51 AM0.06:445:40Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:530.67:13-0.16:445:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:270.78:06-0.36:435:42Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:080.88:59-0.46:425:43Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:060.89:41-0.56:415:44Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:260.910:16-0.56:405:44Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:49-0.56:405:45Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:311.011:18-0.56:395:46New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:281.011:44-0.56:385:47New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:291.012:02-0.46:375:48New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:310.912:13-0.36:365:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:260.87:510.412:19-0.16:355:49Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:250.67:050.512:240.16:345:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:300.46:130.612:230.112:230.26:335:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:150.71:400.06:325:51First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:440.93:02-0.16:315:52First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:281.06:58-0.26:305:53First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:181.08:16-0.46:295:54First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:161.09:21-0.56:285:54Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:441.010:08-0.56:275:55Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:47-0.56:265:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:211.011:18-0.46:255:56Full Moon28Sun
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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