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 13h 44m 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:131.712:030.36:357:21Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:001.612:100.46:367:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:501.512:100.56:377:18Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:131.24:421.412:090.611:13 AM1.16:377:17Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:031.25:321.312:110.712:051.06:387:16Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:361.36:371.112:130.812:530.96:387:15Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:311.412:080.91:490.86:397:13Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:381.52:540.76:397:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:551.74:230.66:407:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:261.87:570.46:407:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:151.98:580.36:417:09Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:131.99:560.26:417:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:182.010:430.26:427:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:522.011:200.26:427:05Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:222.011:500.46:437:04Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:351.96:437:02New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:061.712:090.66:447:01New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:111.25:421.512:120.810:55 AM1.16:457:00New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:511.38:161.412:071.112:060.96:456:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:011.51:130.76:466:57Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:101.72:330.66:466:56Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:371.94:070.66:476:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:131.97:050.56:476:54First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:581.98:110.46:486:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:011.99:090.46:486:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:111.89:580.56:496:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:221.810:310.56:496:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:041.710:500.66:506:47Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:231.710:550.76:516:46Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:191.610:510.96:516:45Full Moon30Sun
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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