Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 57m at 2:52 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:14 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:461.212:070.16:477:17Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:201.312:520.06:467:17Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:571.31:440.06:457:18Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:341.32:440.06:447:19Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:101.33:550.16:427:19First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:501.26:540.16:417:20First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:431.17:460.26:407:20First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:511.08:210.26:397:21First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:000.98:430.37:460.96:387:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:350.98:520.48:430.86:377:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:370.84:090.98:500.59:410.66:367:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:230.83:371.08:460.610:260.56:347:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:020.83:131.18:430.711:000.46:337:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:071.211:300.26:327:25Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:181.36:317:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:411.512:020.16:307:26Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:121.612:380.16:297:26Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:471.61:260.16:287:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:221.62:280.16:277:28Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:581.63:400.16:267:28Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:371.55:390.16:257:29Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:241.37:050.26:247:30Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:381.17:410.36:237:30Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:471.07:560.48:110.96:227:31Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:560.93:291.07:570.69:190.66:217:31Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:160.92:561.17:560.810:190.46:207:32Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:011.211:020.26:197:33New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:581.411:400.16:187:33New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:231.56:177:34New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:581.612:180.16:167:35New Moon30Wed
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 7:03 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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