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 10h 01m 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:180.58:200.41:06-0.16:485:36Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:050.37:470.51:250.21:080.16:475:37First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:400.62:490.06:475:38First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:010.87:13-0.26:465:38First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:370.98:23-0.36:455:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:241.09:22-0.56:455:40Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:341.010:09-0.66:445:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:561.010:50-0.66:435:42Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:29-0.66:425:42Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:021.012:04-0.56:425:43Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:070.912:28-0.46:415:44Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:140.812:34-0.36:405:45Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:070.78:200.312:29-0.16:395:46Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:510.57:240.312:250.06:385:46Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:340.36:080.412:230.112:150.16:375:47Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:370.26:160.51:310.011:18 AM0.16:365:48Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:440.62:36-0.16:355:49Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:210.76:42-0.16:355:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:030.87:45-0.26:345:50Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:480.88:43-0.36:335:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:480.89:28-0.46:325:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:200.910:03-0.46:315:53Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:33-0.46:305:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:320.910:59-0.46:295:54Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:321.011:19-0.36:285:55New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:370.911:31-0.26:275:55New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:430.97:060.511:38-0.110:230.46:265:56New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:430.86:230.511:430.111:170.26:245:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
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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