Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 1:23 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:49 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Aug 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:240.94:511.112:380.211:38 AM0.96:187:51Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:340.95:290.912:410.312:420.86:197:50Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:001.05:580.812:440.41:560.76:197:50Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:491.15:550.612:350.53:160.56:207:49Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:561.27:570.46:207:48First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:191.48:380.26:217:47First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:541.59:290.06:227:46First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:381.610:18-0.16:227:45Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:331.711:01-0.26:237:45Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:501.811:38-0.26:237:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:071.86:247:43Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:091.712:11-0.16:257:42Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:161.612:370.06:257:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:331.412:500.26:267:40Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:250.95:471.212:470.511:41 AM0.86:267:39Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:161.08:320.912:370.712:590.76:277:38Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:111.212:200.82:310.56:277:37Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:201.44:320.46:287:36Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:521.57:450.36:297:35Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:391.58:450.16:297:34Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:351.69:420.16:307:33Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:321.610:270.16:307:32Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:361.511:000.16:317:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:001.511:220.26:317:29Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:101.511:350.36:327:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:001.511:390.46:327:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:491.511:360.56:337:26New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:181.13:471.410:001.111:330.66:347:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:251.14:491.211:121.011:340.76:347:24New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:581.25:501.111:570.811:370.86:357:23Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:491.37:551.012:400.76:357:21Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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