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 11h 16m 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:020.65:360.611:490.36:235:58Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:140.55:230.812:150.111:44 AM0.46:225:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:380.91:220.06:215:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:111.02:37-0.16:206:00First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:591.16:32-0.26:196:00First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:561.17:50-0.36:186:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:561.18:58-0.36:176:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:231.09:49-0.36:166:02Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:27-0.36:146:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:241.010:55-0.26:136:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:420.96:190.511:090.08:370.56:126:04Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:060.87:010.512:060.17:117:05Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:130.86:130.612:000.37:107:05Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:150.65:200.711:580.47:087:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:170.65:190.812:280.211:54 AM0.57:077:07Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:370.91:090.17:067:07Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:011.01:510.07:057:08Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:301.02:390.07:047:09Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:051.03:390.07:037:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:531.07:290.07:017:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:511.08:300.07:007:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:521.09:23-0.16:597:11Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:451.010:080.06:587:12Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:400.06:567:12Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:391.06:240.811:030.18:260.86:557:13Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:001.06:010.811:160.39:580.66:547:13New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:311.05:360.811:220.410:570.56:537:14New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:530.95:010.911:260.611:420.36:527:15New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:430.94:371.011:280.86:507:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu4:441.212:280.16:497:16Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:091.31:200.06:487:16Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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