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 11h 09m 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 - May 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:011.66:530.06:157:35First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:551.37:270.16:147:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:251.17:360.46:137:37Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:481.17:190.69:280.66:127:37Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:080.81:591.26:500.810:130.36:127:38Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:091.410:490.16:117:39Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:101.511:22-0.16:107:39Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:341.711:55-0.16:097:40Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:061.76:097:41Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:461.712:32-0.16:087:41Full Moon10Sun
11Mon3:321.71:20-0.16:077:42Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:201.72:220.06:077:43Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:021.73:170.06:067:43Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:341.64:000.16:057:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:541.54:350.16:057:44Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:321.35:010.26:047:45Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:071.25:150.36:037:46Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:081.15:180.46:037:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:221.14:570.69:590.56:027:47Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:421.310:070.26:027:48Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:271.510:360.06:017:48Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:391.711:15-0.26:017:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:101.86:017:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:512.012:03-0.36:007:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:402.01:03-0.36:007:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue3:382.02:17-0.35:597:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:342.03:18-0.35:597:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:201.84:06-0.25:597:52Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:561.64:43-0.15:587:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:091.25:000.15:587:53First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:411.04:500.45:587:54First Quarter31Sun
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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