Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 39m at 2:26 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:06 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Feb 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:010.910:21-0.66:485:35Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:52-0.66:485:36Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:070.911:22-0.66:475:37New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:020.911:48-0.66:475:38New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:551.012:09-0.56:465:39New Moon5Sat
6Sun2:501.012:23-0.56:455:39New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:390.912:32-0.46:445:40Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:220.88:390.412:40-0.36:445:41Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:030.68:060.412:48-0.16:435:42Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:520.47:310.512:350.212:520.06:425:43Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:400.27:140.61:540.112:160.26:415:43First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:260.83:14-0.16:415:44First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:560.97:08-0.36:405:45First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:381.08:29-0.46:395:46Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:331.19:31-0.66:385:47Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:571.110:19-0.76:375:47Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:02-0.76:365:48Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:221.111:41-0.66:355:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:331.112:16-0.56:345:50Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:491.012:37-0.36:345:50Full Moon20Sun
21Mon3:570.98:160.312:37-0.16:335:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:530.77:300.312:280.06:325:52Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:070.55:410.512:160.26:315:53Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:520.35:390.61:070.011:27 AM0.36:305:53Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:030.72:15-0.16:295:54Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:390.83:39-0.16:285:55Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:230.97:07-0.26:265:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:120.98:16-0.36:255:56Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:080.99:11-0.36:245:57Waning Crescent29Tue
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 9:46 am — 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 88% 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 (88% 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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