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 8h 41m 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 - Mar 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:561.012:50-0.26:235:57Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:231.21:51-0.36:225:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:061.23:27-0.36:215:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:071.37:08-0.46:206:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:141.38:19-0.56:196:00First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:271.39:16-0.66:186:01Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:231.210:00-0.56:176:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:32-0.47:167:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:031.111:53-0.27:147:03Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:430.96:210.511:540.110:320.37:137:03Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:220.85:250.611:380.311:360.17:127:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:160.74:240.811:210.57:117:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:261.012:25-0.17:107:05Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:501.11:12-0.27:097:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:211.22:03-0.27:077:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:571.23:02-0.27:067:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:391.26:26-0.17:057:08Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:361.27:57-0.27:047:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:451.18:54-0.27:037:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:501.19:38-0.27:017:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:201.010:09-0.27:007:10Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:28-0.16:597:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:181.05:490.710:370.18:520.76:587:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:390.95:100.710:350.310:150.56:577:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:190.84:300.810:250.511:010.36:557:13New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:540.83:571.010:150.611:360.16:547:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:471.26:537:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:011.312:11-0.16:527:15Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:291.512:52-0.26:517:15Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:051.61:48-0.26:497:16Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:471.63:13-0.26:487:16Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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