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 8h 14m 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 - May 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:051.73:15-0.16:157:35Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:471.65:030.06:147:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:271.56:500.16:147:37Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:061.37:390.16:137:37Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:151.28:060.26:127:38Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:211.18:130.46:117:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:501.18:020.510:050.76:107:39Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:200.83:041.17:440.610:280.56:107:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:090.82:241.27:150.810:540.36:097:40Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:131.411:180.26:087:41New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:211.511:420.16:077:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:381.66:077:42New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:041.712:090.06:067:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:371.812:43-0.16:057:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:161.81:32-0.16:057:44Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:551.82:41-0.16:047:45Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:321.83:53-0.16:047:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:051.75:120.06:037:46First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:321.56:190.06:037:47First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:131.36:510.26:027:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:281.17:060.36:027:48Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:471.17:100.69:560.66:017:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:260.91:491.26:590.810:240.36:017:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:121.411:010.06:007:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:211.611:42-0.26:007:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:491.85:597:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:261.812:27-0.25:597:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:121.81:24-0.25:597:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:041.82:35-0.25:587:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:511.73:36-0.15:587:53Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:301.54:290.05:587:54Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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