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 9h 28m 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 - Apr 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:471.28:170.16:477:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:551.19:050.16:457:18Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:490.16:447:18Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:071.15:300.910:200.38:290.86:437:19Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:581.05:110.910:350.59:460.66:427:20Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:481.04:390.910:400.710:480.46:417:20New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:231.03:401.010:430.811:370.26:407:21New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:331.26:387:21New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:001.412:250.16:377:22Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:371.51:200.06:367:23Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:161.52:290.06:357:23Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:551.53:500.06:347:24First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:371.46:340.16:337:24First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:281.27:440.16:327:25First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:371.18:330.26:317:26First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:371.09:090.37:450.96:297:26Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:250.99:160.48:510.76:287:27Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:430.84:120.98:520.69:550.66:277:27Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:320.83:341.08:360.710:380.56:267:28Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:470.82:521.18:180.811:100.36:257:29Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:541.211:380.36:247:29Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:151.36:237:30Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:431.412:030.26:227:31Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:141.512:290.16:217:31Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:441.51:010.16:207:32Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:121.51:420.16:197:32Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:381.52:370.16:187:33Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:011.53:390.26:177:34Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:191.45:020.26:177:34Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:011.36:370.36:167:35Third Quarter30Sat
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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