Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 5:51 pm (1.1 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 - Jun 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:111.210:400.35:587:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:481.411:050.15:577:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:031.611:41-0.15:577:56New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:341.75:577:56New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:131.712:23-0.25:577:57New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:581.71:14-0.25:577:57New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:481.72:09-0.25:577:58Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:341.62:55-0.15:577:58Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:111.43:270.05:577:58Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:311.23:450.15:577:59First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:101.03:530.25:577:59First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:441.03:510.35:578:00First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:191.03:170.411:390.45:578:00First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:251.010:590.25:578:00Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:051.210:540.15:578:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:241.311:100.05:578:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:531.411:34-0.15:578:01Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:251.55:578:02Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:581.512:01-0.15:588:02Full Moon19Sun
20Mon2:351.612:31-0.25:588:02Full Moon20Mon
21Tue3:141.61:02-0.25:588:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:551.61:33-0.25:588:02Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:321.52:00-0.15:598:03Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:011.42:24-0.15:598:03Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:201.22:460.05:598:03Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:191.03:060.15:598:03Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:341.03:220.36:008:03Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:551.03:200.410:380.46:008:03Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:081.110:300.16:018:03Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:151.310:53-0.16:018:03Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:47 pm — 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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