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 7h 55m 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:070.83:200.99:570.610:550.35:486:17Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:150.73:221.09:530.711:260.25:466:17Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:421.111:570.15:456:18Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:061.26:447:18Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:311.31:310.16:437:19Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:571.32:160.16:427:20Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:251.33:160.16:417:20Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:571.36:270.16:397:21Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:531.37:440.16:387:21Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:071.28:310.16:377:22Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:361.19:130.26:367:23Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:351.09:470.38:121.06:357:23Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:551.15:120.910:080.49:200.86:347:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:481.14:441.010:180.610:240.66:337:24New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:301.03:561.010:230.811:120.46:327:25New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:291.03:211.210:221.011:560.26:307:26New Moon16Fri
17Sat3:341.46:297:26New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:061.612:430.16:287:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:441.71:420.06:277:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:241.72:560.06:267:28Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:051.64:320.06:257:29First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:491.56:570.16:247:29First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:481.37:570.16:237:30First Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:011.18:400.26:227:31Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:281.09:060.48:170.96:217:31Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:380.94:161.08:560.59:300.76:207:32Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:510.93:521.08:360.710:260.56:197:33Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:270.82:541.18:170.811:020.46:187:33Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:351.211:310.36:177:34Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:491.411:570.26:167:34Full Moon30Fri
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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