Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 11:28 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 11:30 am (1.5 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 - Aug 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:411.81:06-0.46:187:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat3:401.61:35-0.26:187:50New Moon2Sat
3Sun4:351.41:450.06:197:50Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:400.95:231.11:330.312:110.86:207:49Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:370.96:050.81:110.51:540.66:207:48Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:091.112:320.63:280.56:217:47Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:061.37:190.36:217:46First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:311.48:080.16:227:45First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:091.59:040.06:237:45First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:571.510:00-0.16:237:44First Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:501.510:44-0.16:247:43Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:571.611:18-0.26:247:42Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:201.711:45-0.16:257:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:211.76:267:40Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:091.712:07-0.16:267:39Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:551.712:200.06:277:38Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:491.512:260.16:277:37Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:421.14:491.312:240.311:12 AM1.06:287:36Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:321.15:531.112:220.512:200.86:287:35Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:421.28:500.912:160.71:240.66:297:34Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:241.42:350.56:307:33Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:331.64:000.36:307:32Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:021.77:440.26:317:31Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:511.88:540.06:317:30Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:531.99:58-0.16:327:28Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:591.910:48-0.26:327:27Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:231.911:27-0.16:337:26Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:571.911:580.06:337:25Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:031.86:347:24New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:071.712:170.26:357:23New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:011.14:241.412:170.510:11 AM1.16:357:22New Moon31Sun
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 5:29 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 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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