Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 5:51 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:491.73:460.16:157:36First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:271.65:410.16:147:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:091.47:030.26:137:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:411.27:400.36:127:38First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:541.17:550.411:340.96:117:38Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:470.93:371.17:570.69:460.76:117:39Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:150.93:021.17:540.810:330.46:107:40Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:061.211:100.36:097:40Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:011.411:440.16:087:41Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:231.56:087:42Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:551.612:180.06:077:42Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:331.612:530.06:067:43Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:141.61:340.06:067:44Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:511.62:190.16:057:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:231.53:050.16:047:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:451.43:490.26:047:45Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:371.34:360.26:037:46Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:081.25:290.36:037:47Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:201.16:060.46:027:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:461.16:250.511:140.76:027:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:010.72:151.16:330.610:370.56:017:49Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:511.210:500.36:017:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:411.411:140.26:007:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:481.511:430.06:007:50New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:091.76:007:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:421.812:20-0.15:597:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue3:251.81:07-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:121.82:06-0.15:597:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:561.73:04-0.15:587:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:341.63:520.05:587:54Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:011.44:360.15:587:54First Quarter31Sat
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 10:47 pm — 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 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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