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 7h 49m 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 - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:110.91:59-0.16:245:57First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:421.03:13-0.26:225:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:291.17:03-0.36:215:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:251.28:25-0.46:205:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:331.29:27-0.56:196:00Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:231.210:14-0.56:186:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:53-0.56:176:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:541.211:25-0.36:166:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:201.211:47-0.16:156:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:511.06:440.511:500.110:220.46:136:03Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:140.85:170.611:420.311:250.26:126:04Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:280.74:230.811:280.56:116:05Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:321.012:270.06:106:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:561.11:33-0.16:096:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:291.12:41-0.16:076:07Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:121.16:03-0.16:066:07Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:091.17:25-0.26:056:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:131.08:32-0.26:046:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:251.09:21-0.26:036:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:271.09:54-0.16:016:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:14-0.16:006:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:481.010:240.05:596:11Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:521.05:230.710:260.29:200.65:586:12New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:040.94:500.710:240.310:110.55:576:12New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:140.84:230.810:250.410:480.35:556:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon5:310.84:101.010:270.611:220.25:546:13New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:490.74:091.110:210.75:536:14Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:201.212:000.15:526:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:381.312:470.05:516:15Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:061.41:470.05:496:16First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:441.53:130.05:486:16First Quarter31Sat
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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