Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 04m at 2:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:441.52:04-0.66:545:10Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:421.52:33-0.66:545:11Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:291.32:51-0.46:545:11Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:101.12:57-0.26:545:12Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:480.711:100.52:550.06:555:13Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:380.62:360.26:555:14Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:080.87:480.06:555:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:261.08:46-0.36:555:15Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:031.19:38-0.56:555:16Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:551.210:23-0.66:555:17Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:531.211:09-0.76:555:18New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:56-0.76:555:18New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:481.212:42-0.66:555:19New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:431.11:17-0.66:555:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:411.11:36-0.56:545:21Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:321.01:42-0.56:545:22Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:120.91:42-0.46:545:23Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:460.71:42-0.36:545:23Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:150.59:080.41:39-0.26:545:24First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:370.38:380.52:350.21:24-0.16:535:25First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:320.610:490.06:535:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:420.77:17-0.26:535:27First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:030.98:15-0.46:525:28Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:391.09:18-0.56:525:29Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:361.110:08-0.66:525:30Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:481.210:54-0.76:515:30Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:39-0.86:515:31Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:511.312:23-0.86:505:32Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:551.31:02-0.86:505:33Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:031.21:30-0.76:495:34Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:031.11:42-0.56:495:35Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:32 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 93% 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 (93% 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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