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 3h 33m 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 - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:431.71:02-0.15:587:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:291.61:39-0.15:587:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:131.62:10-0.15:577:56Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:491.52:320.05:577:56Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:141.32:470.05:577:57Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:201.22:580.15:577:57Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:421.03:070.25:577:58First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:371.03:110.35:577:58First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:431.12:510.410:380.45:577:58First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:181.210:080.25:577:59Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:201.310:310.05:577:59Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:451.511:06-0.25:578:00Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:241.711:46-0.35:578:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:081.85:578:00Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:541.912:30-0.35:578:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:441.91:19-0.45:578:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:391.82:07-0.35:578:01Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:311.72:44-0.35:588:02Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:121.43:06-0.15:588:02Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:371.13:120.15:588:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:000.93:090.35:588:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:121.02:510.410:090.45:588:02Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:101.19:520.15:598:03Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:111.310:20-0.15:598:03Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:411.410:55-0.25:598:03Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:261.511:31-0.36:008:03Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:201.56:008:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:101.512:05-0.36:008:03New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:541.512:37-0.36:018:03New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:381.51:05-0.26:018:03New Moon30Wed
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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