Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 29m at 3:48 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:25 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:390.83:410.99:580.711:250.26:477:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:141.16:467:17Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:281.312:000.06:457:18Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:551.412:30-0.16:447:19Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:271.51:01-0.16:427:19Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:021.51:38-0.16:417:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:391.52:390.06:407:20Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:181.55:250.16:397:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:051.47:190.06:387:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:091.48:030.06:377:22Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:141.38:350.06:357:23Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:361.18:580.16:347:23Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:591.09:100.38:410.96:337:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:571.04:101.09:070.59:480.66:327:25Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:150.93:121.18:540.710:330.36:317:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:271.311:110.16:307:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:231.511:50-0.16:297:27New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:471.76:287:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:271.812:36-0.26:277:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:171.91:42-0.26:267:28Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:081.93:23-0.26:257:29Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:591.85:35-0.16:247:30First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:531.77:01-0.16:237:30First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:001.57:52-0.16:227:31First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:081.28:270.16:217:32First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:051.08:380.38:070.96:207:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:360.93:281.08:130.69:370.66:197:33Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:210.82:341.17:380.810:290.36:187:33Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:461.311:020.16:177:34Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:441.511:300.06:167:35Full Moon30Thu
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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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