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 12h 19m 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 - Aug 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:241.11:460.26:177:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:011.05:390.91:570.32:190.86:187:51Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:291.02:000.511:430.66:197:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:081.28:590.46:197:49Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:161.39:290.26:207:49Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:451.510:120.06:207:48Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:281.610:55-0.16:217:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:311.711:36-0.26:227:46Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:431.76:227:45Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:431.712:14-0.26:237:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed2:371.712:50-0.16:237:44New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:331.51:180.06:247:43New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:261.41:310.26:247:42Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:071.21:300.36:257:41Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:310.95:371.01:260.51:090.86:267:40Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:091.05:510.81:140.62:500.76:267:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:371.112:160.78:380.66:277:38First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:581.28:360.46:277:37First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:321.39:070.36:287:36First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:131.49:470.26:297:35First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:581.510:240.16:297:34Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:571.510:570.16:307:33Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:151.611:260.16:307:31Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:181.711:510.16:317:30Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:081.76:317:29Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:581.712:100.26:327:28Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:531.612:230.36:327:27Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:491.512:310.46:337:26Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:211.15:411.312:380.611:57 AM1.06:347:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:331.27:081.112:440.71:020.96:347:24Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:561.312:420.92:240.76:357:22Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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