Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 7m at 3:02 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:10 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:210.93:331.18:180.610:270.66:157:35Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:330.82:591.28:070.810:570.46:157:36Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:451.311:230.36:147:36New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:491.411:500.16:137:37New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:061.66:127:38New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:321.712:210.06:117:38New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:061.71:000.06:107:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:431.81:560.06:107:40Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:201.83:060.06:097:40Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:571.74:250.06:087:41First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:331.66:110.16:087:42First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:071.47:040.16:077:42First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:141.27:300.36:067:43First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:371.17:390.59:230.86:067:44Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:400.93:041.17:400.710:080.56:057:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:150.92:051.27:280.910:480.36:047:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:401.411:250.16:047:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:541.66:037:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:231.712:02-0.16:037:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:001.712:43-0.16:027:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:441.71:32-0.16:027:48Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:281.72:29-0.16:017:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:071.63:210.06:017:49Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:381.54:090.16:007:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:511.34:550.26:007:50Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:351.25:350.26:007:51Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:201.15:560.35:597:52Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:411.16:030.45:597:52Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:011.15:550.610:410.55:597:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:331.210:450.35:587:53Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:241.311:060.15:587:54Waning 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 9:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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