Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 4:14 pm (1.6 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 - Aug 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:091.28:530.26:187:52Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:251.39:210.16:187:51Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:511.410:07-0.16:197:50Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:301.510:52-0.26:197:49Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:281.611:33-0.26:207:48Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:381.86:207:48Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:361.812:12-0.36:217:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:301.912:49-0.36:227:46New Moon8Thu
9Fri3:261.81:21-0.26:227:45New Moon9Fri
10Sat4:241.71:45-0.16:237:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:151.41:540.16:237:43Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:501.06:021.11:530.412:530.96:247:42Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:511.09:490.81:450.62:530.76:257:41Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:531.212:540.77:090.46:257:40First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:591.48:060.26:267:39First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:331.69:090.06:267:38First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:181.710:11-0.16:277:37Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:111.711:02-0.16:287:36Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:231.711:43-0.16:287:35Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:461.76:297:34Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:461.712:180.06:297:33Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:351.712:440.16:307:32Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:231.612:540.26:307:31Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:101.412:500.36:317:30Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:171.14:541.312:430.411:37 AM1.06:317:29Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:541.15:361.112:390.612:390.96:327:28Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:031.26:250.912:310.71:430.86:337:27Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:001.312:060.82:480.66:337:26Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:121.43:560.56:347:24Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:351.57:390.46:347:23Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:111.68:380.36:357:22Third 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 9:17 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 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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