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 : in 39m at 3:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:35 pm (0.9 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 - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:401.28:251.212:220.912:360.86:357:21Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:581.412:191.01:570.76:367:20Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:081.53:390.66:367:19Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:391.67:210.56:377:18Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:261.78:220.46:377:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:251.79:210.36:387:15Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:251.710:120.36:387:14Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:301.610:500.36:397:13Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:101.611:160.46:407:12Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:261.511:270.66:407:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:171.511:220.76:417:09New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:381.23:101.49:231.111:140.86:417:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:091.24:101.310:401.111:140.96:427:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:291.35:081.311:271.011:181.06:427:05New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:151.46:071.212:040.96:437:04Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:231.58:541.112:410.86:437:03Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:401.61:260.86:447:02Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:031.72:280.76:447:00Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:301.73:570.76:456:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:051.87:310.66:456:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:551.88:190.66:466:57First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:541.89:050.56:466:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:551.89:490.56:476:54Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:281.810:250.66:486:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:261.810:480.86:486:52Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:541.710:570.96:496:50Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:401.44:421.69:331.210:591.16:496:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:081.46:211.510:531.011:011.36:506:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:121.58:541.511:520.910:551.46:506:47Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:071.712:510.76:516:45Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 8:09 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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