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 9h 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 - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:431.111:36-0.46:245:57New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:461.011:48-0.36:235:58New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:480.97:350.511:41-0.110:010.46:225:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:460.86:250.511:280.010:590.36:215:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:390.65:120.611:180.211:460.16:206:00Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:470.54:580.711:050.36:186:00Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:050.912:290.06:176:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:211.01:11-0.16:166:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:431.01:56-0.26:156:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:151.12:57-0.26:146:03First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:061.16:55-0.26:136:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:071.28:11-0.36:126:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:151.29:10-0.46:106:05Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:051.29:52-0.46:096:06Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:25-0.46:086:06Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:371.310:50-0.36:076:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:541.211:06-0.16:066:08Full Moon17Mon
18Tue3:261.15:400.611:090.210:050.46:046:08Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:570.94:350.711:040.411:030.26:036:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:150.83:541.010:510.711:59-0.16:026:09Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:001.26:016:10Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:251.41:01-0.26:006:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:001.52:13-0.25:586:11Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:451.55:08-0.25:576:12Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:481.47:04-0.35:566:12Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:031.38:18-0.35:556:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:211.29:16-0.25:546:14Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:481.19:56-0.25:526:14Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:200.05:516:15Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:161.05:060.810:230.28:370.75:506:15Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:360.94:360.810:060.49:500.55:496:16New Moon31Mon
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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