Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 10:21 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Mar 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:491.07:36-0.36:235:58First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:441.08:32-0.36:225:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:551.09:16-0.46:215:59Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:471.09:50-0.36:206:00Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:17-0.36:196:00Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:071.010:35-0.16:186:01Full Moon6Tue
7Wed2:330.95:180.510:430.19:180.46:166:02Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:040.84:410.610:400.310:200.26:156:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:330.74:000.710:370.511:100.06:146:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:470.73:480.910:290.66:136:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:071.112:04-0.17:127:04Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:391.22:09-0.27:117:05Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:191.33:33-0.27:097:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:101.37:01-0.27:087:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:151.28:16-0.37:077:07Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:211.19:20-0.37:067:07Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:371.010:13-0.27:057:08Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:50-0.17:037:09Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:300.95:370.611:100.18:310.67:027:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:080.85:230.611:030.39:590.47:017:10New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:420.74:500.710:380.410:570.37:007:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:560.73:540.810:240.511:360.26:597:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:030.63:501.010:100.66:577:12New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:111.112:080.16:567:12Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:401.212:380.06:557:13Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:101.21:100.06:547:14Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:421.31:530.06:537:14Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:141.32:550.06:517:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:521.35:370.16:507:15First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:421.27:280.06:497:16First Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:461.28:130.06:487:17First Quarter31Sat
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 4:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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