Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 36m at 3:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:580.52:040.16:545:10Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:250.61:000.16:545:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:350.710:070.16:545:11Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:020.89:27-0.16:545:12Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:420.99:44-0.26:545:13Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:281.010:14-0.36:555:13Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:48-0.46:555:14Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:121.111:23-0.56:555:15New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:561.211:59-0.56:555:16New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:431.212:33-0.56:555:16New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:361.21:01-0.56:555:17New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:291.11:20-0.46:555:18Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:141.01:32-0.36:555:19Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:520.89:570.51:43-0.26:555:20Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:240.69:230.51:050.41:520.06:545:21First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:350.38:430.62:530.21:480.16:545:21First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:360.78:010.06:545:22First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:590.88:42-0.26:545:23Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:390.99:30-0.46:545:24Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:371.010:12-0.56:535:25Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:431.010:52-0.66:535:26Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:31-0.66:535:27Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:391.012:08-0.66:525:27Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:331.012:37-0.56:525:28Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:290.912:50-0.46:525:29Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:230.812:51-0.36:515:30Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:080.79:130.312:50-0.26:515:31Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:440.58:280.312:50-0.26:505:32Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:170.37:430.412:540.212:46-0.16:505:33Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:420.27:390.52:110.112:120.06:495:33Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:560.610:030.06:495:34Third Quarter31Sun
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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