Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 4:44 pm (1.5 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 - Nov 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:081.93:020.56:125:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:461.94:420.56:135:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:241.85:450.56:145:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:101.76:170.66:155:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:221.66:370.66:155:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:031.58:28 AM1.56:261.46:480.76:165:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:141.410:56 AM1.37:171.36:530.86:175:07Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:331.41:281.28:131.16:541.06:185:06Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:541.43:581.29:110.96:441.16:195:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:251.59:520.76:195:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:171.710:300.56:205:04Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:281.811:110.46:215:04Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:562.012:050.36:225:03Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:372.01:220.26:235:03Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:252.12:380.26:245:02Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:132.03:540.26:245:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:591.95:100.26:255:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:481.85:560.36:265:01Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:511.56:180.56:275:01Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:471.38:02 AM1.35:211.36:190.66:285:00Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:071.212:561.07:071.06:110.86:285:00Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:371.23:491.08:370.75:530.96:295:00Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:431.39:410.56:304:59Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:181.510:200.36:314:59New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:331.610:570.26:324:59New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:011.711:350.16:334:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:361.712:200.16:334:59New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:191.71:120.16:344:59Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:071.71:580.16:354:58Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:511.62:350.16:364:58Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 9:35 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 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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