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 10h 05m 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 - Mar 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:36-0.46:235:58Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:011.011:01-0.26:225:58New Moon2Tue
3Wed2:390.95:460.411:090.09:210.36:215:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:150.85:060.510:590.210:310.16:206:00New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:500.64:000.610:490.411:240.06:196:00Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:050.63:480.810:350.56:176:01Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:101.012:17-0.16:166:02Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:411.01:17-0.26:156:02Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:171.12:24-0.26:146:03First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:021.16:01-0.16:136:04First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:001.07:13-0.26:126:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:021.08:09-0.26:116:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:050.98:54-0.26:096:06Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:490.910:24-0.17:087:06Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:43-0.17:077:07Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:330.95:520.610:520.18:520.67:067:07Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:490.85:220.610:510.210:130.57:057:08Full Moon17Wed
18Thu4:170.84:530.710:470.411:010.37:037:09Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:370.74:300.810:450.511:380.27:027:09Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:160.74:231.010:440.67:017:10Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:341.112:130.07:007:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:561.312:53-0.16:597:11Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:261.41:46-0.16:577:12Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:021.42:58-0.16:567:12Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:461.46:05-0.16:557:13Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:451.47:39-0.16:547:14Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:541.38:36-0.16:537:14Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:061.29:27-0.16:517:15Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:080.16:507:15Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:301.05:010.810:300.38:380.66:497:16Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:380.94:370.810:180.510:020.46:487:17Waning Crescent31Wed
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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