Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 01m at 1:23 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:49 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Feb 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:261.211:44-0.76:485:36New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:341.112:16-0.66:475:37New Moon2Tue
3Wed2:531.012:33-0.46:465:38New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:090.87:520.312:27-0.26:465:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:220.56:570.312:140.06:455:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:460.35:350.512:240.011:56 AM0.26:445:40Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:430.71:44-0.16:445:41First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:150.83:04-0.26:435:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:590.86:45-0.36:425:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:490.87:59-0.46:415:43First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:410.89:03-0.56:405:44Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:430.89:46-0.56:405:45Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:110.810:18-0.56:395:46Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:42-0.56:385:47Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:230.810:58-0.46:375:47Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:190.811:07-0.36:365:48Full Moon16Tue
17Wed2:180.87:080.411:08-0.29:280.46:355:49Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:220.76:070.411:07-0.110:300.36:345:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:230.65:320.511:080.011:150.16:335:50Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:300.55:140.611:110.111:590.06:325:51Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:330.45:120.711:070.36:315:52Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:240.912:52-0.16:305:53Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:501.01:54-0.26:295:53Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:301.13:25-0.26:285:54Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:251.17:13-0.36:275:55Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:231.28:21-0.56:265:56Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:301.19:18-0.56:255:56Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:221.110:02-0.56:245:57Waning Crescent28Sun
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 8:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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