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 13m 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 - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:531.51:330.66:367:20Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:081.62:450.66:367:19Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:341.76:570.56:377:18First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:131.88:000.46:377:17First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:081.98:540.36:387:15First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:101.99:450.26:387:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:141.910:290.26:397:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:511.911:030.36:397:12Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:301.811:270.56:407:11Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:541.711:340.76:417:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:171.24:391.59:361.111:251.06:417:08Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:371.26:201.411:030.911:161.16:427:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:301.412:040.76:427:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:211.61:040.66:437:04Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:471.72:220.66:437:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:221.84:120.66:447:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:021.97:050.56:447:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:491.88:030.56:456:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:511.88:510.56:456:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:591.79:310.56:466:57Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:041.710:000.56:466:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:341.610:140.76:476:54Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:131.610:150.86:476:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:251.32:201.58:281.210:060.96:486:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:511.33:391.49:421.19:571.16:496:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:151.45:081.410:401.09:531.26:496:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:571.66:481.311:210.99:421.36:506:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue3:591.711:580.86:506:47New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:151.812:380.76:516:46Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:411.91:360.76:516:45Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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