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 2h 54m 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 - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:110.16:477:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:450.95:040.810:080.38:580.76:467:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:260.84:280.89:400.410:110.56:457:18Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:160.83:360.99:070.610:540.36:437:19New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:520.73:091.18:280.711:240.26:427:19New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:121.211:490.06:417:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:291.46:407:21New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:541.512:150.06:397:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:251.512:48-0.16:387:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:001.61:38-0.16:367:22Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:371.72:580.06:357:23Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:161.75:300.06:347:24First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:041.67:05-0.16:337:24First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:101.57:51-0.16:327:25First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:231.38:240.06:317:25First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:541.08:440.27:381.06:307:26Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:101.14:021.08:460.58:550.76:297:27Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:541.02:581.08:340.810:040.46:287:27Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:521.310:560.16:277:28Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:531.511:41-0.16:267:29Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:201.76:257:29Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:011.812:30-0.26:237:30Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:511.81:32-0.26:227:30Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:431.83:01-0.16:227:31Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:311.74:410.06:217:32Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:141.66:210.06:207:32Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:551.47:130.16:197:33Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:291.27:410.26:187:34Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:591.17:470.36:177:34Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:161.07:300.510:490.76:167:35Waning Crescent30Mon
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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