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 5h 11m 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:560.89:150.31:40-0.26:485:36Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:020.58:150.412:170.21:300.06:475:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:050.27:160.62:090.012:520.26:475:37Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:220.84:03-0.26:465:38Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:530.97:09-0.46:465:39Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:341.08:32-0.66:455:40Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:251.09:37-0.76:445:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:381.010:26-0.76:435:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:08-0.76:435:42Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:001.011:44-0.66:425:43New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:031.012:10-0.56:415:44New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:590.912:23-0.56:405:45New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:540.912:21-0.46:395:45New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:420.88:350.412:16-0.36:395:46Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:250.67:340.412:14-0.26:385:47Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:100.56:460.512:110.06:375:48Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:150.36:330.612:490.111:56 AM0.16:365:49Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:380.71:47-0.16:355:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:550.82:45-0.26:345:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:240.96:07-0.26:335:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:051.07:44-0.46:325:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:561.19:01-0.56:315:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:101.29:54-0.66:305:53Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:511.210:37-0.76:295:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:14-0.76:285:54Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:061.311:47-0.66:275:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:231.212:12-0.46:265:56Full Moon27Wed
28Thu3:441.17:520.412:21-0.16:255:57Full Moon28Thu
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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