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 6h 48m 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 - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:031.611:56-0.16:157:35Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:321.76:147:36Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:081.712:25-0.16:137:37Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:521.71:030.06:137:37Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:361.72:030.06:127:38Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:151.73:200.06:117:39Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:471.64:310.16:107:39Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:091.65:370.16:097:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:021.46:180.16:097:41Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:251.26:380.26:087:41Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:041.16:450.46:077:42Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:121.16:420.69:470.66:077:42Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:211.310:040.36:067:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:521.510:380.06:057:44Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:001.711:20-0.26:057:44New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:291.96:047:45New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:112.012:11-0.36:047:46New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:052.11:21-0.36:037:46Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:062.12:50-0.36:027:47Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:022.04:03-0.36:027:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:481.85:07-0.26:027:48First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:251.56:010.06:017:49First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:221.26:270.26:017:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:191.16:140.46:007:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:411.15:250.610:340.46:007:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:411.210:250.25:597:51Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:091.410:460.05:597:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:241.611:12-0.25:597:52Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:521.711:42-0.25:587:53Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:271.75:587:53Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:061.712:17-0.25:587:54Full Moon31Sun
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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