Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 11:28 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 32m at 11:30 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:011.34:140.46:374:58Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:431.111:521.13:570.66:374:58Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:281.27:200.56:384:58Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:181.58:180.26:394:58Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:461.69:210.06:404:58Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:271.710:14-0.26:404:59New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:06-0.36:414:59New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:141.712:08-0.36:424:59New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:041.71:14-0.36:434:59New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:591.72:02-0.26:434:59Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:581.62:33-0.26:444:59Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:481.52:49-0.16:455:00Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:271.42:53-0.16:455:00Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:571.22:500.06:465:00First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:141.011:430.82:420.26:465:01First Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:090.82:230.36:475:01First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:381.011:000.46:485:01First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:381.17:380.16:485:02Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:551.38:23-0.16:495:02Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:281.49:25-0.26:495:03Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:171.510:20-0.46:505:03Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:13-0.56:505:04Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:111.612:09-0.66:515:04Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:071.71:03-0.66:515:05Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:071.71:46-0.66:525:05Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:081.62:16-0.66:525:06Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:011.52:32-0.46:525:07Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:461.22:32-0.26:535:07Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:290.810:090.62:220.16:535:08Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:530.48:570.73:140.41:560.36:535:09Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun8:251.06:350.16:545:09Third Quarter31Sun
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 5:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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