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 4h 29m 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 - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:301.53:070.16:374:58Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:011.43:380.26:374:58First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:201.34:060.26:384:58First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:251.14:290.36:394:58First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:391.04:450.56:404:58First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:551.012:340.710:190.74:440.66:404:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:211.111:571.29:180.46:414:59Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:551.49:410.26:424:59Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:160.06:434:59Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:131.510:58-0.16:434:59Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:441.611:50-0.26:445:00Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:271.712:55-0.36:455:00Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:211.71:55-0.36:455:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:201.72:42-0.36:465:00Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:121.63:21-0.26:475:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:571.43:51-0.16:475:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:371.14:030.16:485:02Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:040.84:020.36:485:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:330.811:560.83:420.46:495:02Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:390.99:300.26:495:03Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:461.19:440.06:505:03Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:191.210:14-0.26:505:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:571.310:47-0.36:515:04New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:23-0.36:515:05New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:381.312:01-0.36:525:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:221.312:40-0.36:525:06New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:111.31:12-0.36:525:07New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:031.21:35-0.36:535:07Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:481.21:52-0.36:535:08Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:241.12:07-0.36:535:09Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:520.92:20-0.26:545:09Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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