Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 3:48 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:25 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:581.312:23-0.86:485:36Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:051.212:51-0.76:475:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:121.012:58-0.46:475:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:110.88:160.312:42-0.26:465:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:060.56:560.412:200.06:455:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:070.25:540.512:570.011:41 AM0.16:455:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:000.72:07-0.26:445:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:250.83:10-0.36:435:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:020.96:16-0.46:425:42Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:480.97:43-0.56:425:43Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:400.98:59-0.56:415:44Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:461.09:48-0.66:405:45Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:181.010:25-0.76:395:46Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:54-0.76:385:46Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:291.111:17-0.66:375:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:241.111:33-0.56:375:48New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:221.011:40-0.46:365:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:280.97:090.411:38-0.210:350.36:355:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:340.76:050.511:330.011:330.16:345:50Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:070.55:190.611:250.26:335:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:080.812:31-0.16:325:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:221.01:32-0.36:315:52Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:541.12:41-0.46:305:53First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:441.26:22-0.46:295:54First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:471.37:55-0.66:285:55First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:551.29:08-0.76:275:55Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:251.29:59-0.76:265:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:39-0.76:255:57Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 10:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 Third Quarter (67% 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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