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 4h 41m 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 - May 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:491.511:580.06:157:36New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:221.66:147:36New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:021.712:350.06:137:37New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:471.61:190.06:127:38Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:311.62:110.16:117:38Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:101.63:010.16:117:39Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:411.53:420.26:107:40Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:591.34:180.26:097:40First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:221.24:500.36:087:41First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:041.15:150.46:087:42First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:201.15:280.56:077:42First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:431.15:220.710:080.56:067:43Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:131.210:210.36:067:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:021.410:490.16:057:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:101.611:230.06:057:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:341.76:047:45Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:091.812:02-0.16:037:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:531.912:51-0.16:037:47Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:441.91:53-0.26:027:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:351.92:54-0.16:027:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:171.73:40-0.16:017:48Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:511.54:170.16:017:49Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:051.24:400.26:007:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:531.14:470.46:007:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:281.14:380.610:410.56:007:51Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:491.210:230.35:597:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:571.310:450.15:597:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:111.511:15-0.15:597:53Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:441.611:49-0.15:587:53New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:211.65:587:54New Moon30Sun
31Mon2:011.712:24-0.15:587:54New Moon31Mon
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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