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 4h 08m at 3:48 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:511.62:120.56:357:21Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:041.73:300.46:367:20Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:351.97:210.36:377:18Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:232.08:330.16:377:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:302.09:370.06:387:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:402.010:280.06:387:15Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:022.011:080.06:397:14Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:452.011:370.26:397:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:581.911:540.46:407:11New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:121.711:500.76:407:10New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:451.24:471.510:221.111:330.96:417:09New Moon11Fri
12Sat5:401.36:341.311:360.911:131.16:417:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:401.412:300.76:427:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:381.61:230.56:427:05Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:591.82:210.56:437:04Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:281.93:380.56:437:02Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:041.97:080.56:447:01First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:491.98:100.46:457:00First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:551.99:000.46:456:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:081.99:400.36:466:57First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:161.910:090.46:466:56Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:431.810:290.46:476:55Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:071.810:390.66:476:54Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:131.710:390.86:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:371.43:391.59:381.310:311.06:486:51Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:521.45:231.410:481.010:211.26:496:50Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:131.611:330.86:496:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:571.812:140.66:506:48Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:082.01:040.56:516:46Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:372.12:190.56:516:45Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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