Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 11:28 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:22 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:390.97:37-0.16:545:10Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:031.08:21-0.36:545:10Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:391.19:15-0.46:545:11Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:301.210:01-0.56:545:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:331.210:44-0.56:545:12Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:26-0.66:555:13New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:301.312:05-0.66:555:14New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:221.312:39-0.66:555:15New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:141.31:04-0.66:555:16New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:041.31:17-0.66:555:16Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:481.11:22-0.46:555:17Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:280.99:340.51:22-0.36:555:18Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:090.68:440.512:200.51:20-0.16:555:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:170.37:590.62:110.21:030.16:555:20First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:450.83:410.06:545:21First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:011.06:31-0.36:545:21First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:361.27:58-0.56:545:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:241.29:23-0.76:545:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:331.310:21-0.86:545:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:541.311:12-0.96:535:25Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:59-0.96:535:26Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:021.312:41-0.86:535:27Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:071.21:12-0.76:535:27Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:101.11:22-0.56:525:28Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:040.89:040.31:10-0.36:525:29Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:490.68:080.412:49-0.16:515:30Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:400.36:500.51:110.112:160.06:515:31Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:390.62:27-0.16:505:32Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:580.83:47-0.26:505:33Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:300.86:39-0.46:495:33Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:100.97:56-0.56:495:34Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:55 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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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