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 13h 14m 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:581.53:580.66:357:21Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:251.67:510.56:367:20Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:101.78:490.36:367:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:031.89:480.26:377:18Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:021.810:380.26:377:17Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:211.811:180.26:387:15Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:571.811:490.36:387:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:021.76:397:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:021.612:080.56:397:12New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:091.512:110.66:407:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:271.25:101.312:060.811:24 AM1.06:417:09New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:011.26:101.212:030.912:170.96:417:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:331.41:100.86:427:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:451.52:120.76:427:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:081.63:190.76:437:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:391.67:030.76:437:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:201.77:560.66:447:02First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:141.78:430.56:447:01First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:121.79:280.56:456:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:141.710:080.56:456:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:461.810:380.56:466:57Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:121.811:010.66:466:56Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:141.711:140.76:476:54Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:271.711:210.96:476:53Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:121.44:521.610:251.211:251.16:486:52Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:391.46:241.511:251.111:291.26:496:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:081.69:021.412:160.96:496:49Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:011.71:150.86:506:48Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:181.92:320.76:506:47Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:482.04:170.66:516:46Third Quarter30Thu
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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