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 4h 19m 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 (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:451.43:290.36:364:58Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:141.23:370.46:374:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:201.03:370.56:384:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:541.03:240.66:384:58Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:201.011:281.010:420.66:394:58Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:201.29:290.46:404:58Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:391.39:410.26:414:59Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:090.16:414:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:061.410:410.06:424:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:371.411:170.06:434:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:121.511:56-0.16:434:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:521.512:38-0.16:445:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:381.51:15-0.16:455:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:241.51:44-0.16:455:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:041.42:06-0.16:465:01Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:381.32:260.06:475:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:051.12:440.16:475:01First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:060.911:370.83:000.82:580.36:485:02First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:510.92:570.46:485:02First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:091.09:150.36:495:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:281.29:320.06:495:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:091.310:07-0.26:505:04Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:551.410:48-0.36:505:04Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:32-0.46:515:05Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:411.412:20-0.46:515:05Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:301.41:05-0.46:525:06Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:231.31:38-0.36:525:06Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:171.21:55-0.26:525:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:021.01:59-0.16:535:08Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:380.92:00-0.16:535:08Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:040.711:380.51:590.06:535:09Third Quarter31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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