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 7h 50m 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:561.16:590.59:380.86:157:36Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:370.92:181.17:050.79:450.56:147:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:321.310:240.36:137:37Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:171.511:060.16:127:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:361.711:51-0.16:117:38Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:111.86:117:39Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:571.912:44-0.16:107:39Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:511.91:55-0.16:097:40Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:431.83:09-0.16:087:41Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:271.74:120.06:087:41Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:031.55:170.16:077:42Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:201.26:090.36:067:43Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:351.16:200.46:067:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:141.05:520.611:250.66:057:44Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:451.110:380.46:047:45Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:551.210:400.26:047:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:431.311:000.16:037:46Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:031.511:250.06:037:47Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:311.611:520.06:027:47New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:051.66:027:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:421.712:220.06:017:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:231.712:560.06:017:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:051.71:350.06:007:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:411.62:140.06:007:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:091.62:470.06:007:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:271.43:140.15:597:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:231.33:370.15:597:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:561.13:570.35:597:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:171.14:110.511:270.65:587:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:351.110:120.45:587:54Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:481.310:200.15:587:54Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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