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 6h 59m 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:201.812:330.67:126:11New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:561.81:110.67:136:10Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:331.92:040.57:146:10Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:071.93:020.57:156:09Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:391.83:590.57:166:08Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:081.84:090.56:165:07First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:361.75:140.66:175:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:101.65:480.66:185:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:111.46:090.86:195:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:211.412:091.27:031.26:220.96:195:05Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:521.42:451.27:531.06:291.16:205:04Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:121.49:020.86:215:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:411.69:580.66:225:03Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:481.810:480.46:235:03Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:161.911:440.36:245:02Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:582.012:590.26:245:02Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:492.02:110.26:255:01Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:421.93:110.26:265:01Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:281.84:140.36:275:01Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:101.65:100.46:285:00Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:491.45:350.56:295:00Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:551.25:310.66:295:00Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:341.15:190.76:304:59Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:151.19:580.76:314:59Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:331.29:350.56:324:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:031.39:570.46:334:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:131.410:240.36:334:59New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:371.510:530.26:344:59New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:071.611:240.26:354:58New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:431.611:590.16:364:58New Moon30Wed
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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