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 10h 12m 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 - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:570.83:440.99:480.510:330.35:486:17New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:190.73:161.09:310.611:060.25:466:17New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:201.211:340.15:456:18New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:361.35:446:18Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:571.412:010.05:436:19Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:201.412:35-0.16:427:20Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:471.42:240.06:417:20Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:191.53:430.06:397:21First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:031.57:170.06:387:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:151.58:16-0.16:377:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:291.49:02-0.16:367:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:201.39:410.06:357:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:100.16:347:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:031.25:160.910:240.49:280.86:337:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:111.14:251.010:230.710:370.56:317:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:101.03:111.210:100.911:260.26:307:26Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:581.46:297:26Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:221.612:12-0.16:287:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:001.81:04-0.26:277:28Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:441.82:13-0.26:267:28Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:301.83:45-0.16:257:29Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:181.76:22-0.16:247:29Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:151.57:39-0.16:237:30Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:301.38:310.06:227:31Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:391.19:100.26:217:31Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:431.09:260.38:240.96:207:32Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:351.04:171.09:020.59:480.76:197:33Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:510.93:301.18:280.710:390.56:187:33Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:391.211:110.36:177:34New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:311.411:360.16:167:34New Moon30Wed
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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