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 5h 20m 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 - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:561.010:05-0.86:485:36Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:241.010:49-0.86:475:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:24-0.76:475:37Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:331.011:50-0.66:465:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:270.912:01-0.56:455:39New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:180.911:57-0.46:445:40New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:120.77:570.411:46-0.310:440.36:445:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:030.66:460.411:39-0.211:390.26:435:42Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:540.45:590.511:33-0.16:425:42Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:090.25:500.612:300.011:20 AM0.16:415:43Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:570.71:20-0.26:415:44Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:160.82:10-0.36:405:45First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:480.93:21-0.36:395:46First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:341.07:15-0.46:385:46First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:271.18:33-0.66:375:47First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:311.29:30-0.76:365:48Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:031.210:13-0.86:355:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:49-0.86:355:49Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:291.211:20-0.76:345:50Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:421.211:42-0.56:335:51Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:131.07:040.411:49-0.29:570.36:325:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:420.85:440.411:390.111:120.06:315:52Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:480.64:340.611:220.36:305:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:310.912:18-0.26:295:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:541.11:30-0.36:285:55Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:311.12:49-0.46:275:55Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:211.16:15-0.46:255:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:251.17:42-0.56:245:57Third Quarter28Wed
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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