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 (tomorrow) : in 9h 36m at 1:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:35 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 - Jul 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:571.511:29-0.36:018:03Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:451.66:028:03Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:301.712:06-0.36:028:03Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:161.712:42-0.36:038:03Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:041.71:18-0.36:038:03Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:561.61:48-0.26:038:03Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:431.42:06-0.16:048:03Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:191.12:130.06:048:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:400.95:350.82:160.22:400.86:058:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:040.92:110.411:010.56:058:02Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:261.19:070.26:068:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:261.29:420.06:068:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:541.410:26-0.26:078:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:371.411:06-0.36:078:01Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:351.511:44-0.36:088:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:381.56:098:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:291.512:18-0.36:098:00New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:141.512:46-0.26:107:59New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:581.41:05-0.16:107:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:421.31:100.06:117:59New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:241.21:090.06:117:58Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:001.01:080.16:127:58Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:250.95:270.81:090.21:280.86:137:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:450.95:330.71:060.33:100.66:137:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:361.012:440.411:080.46:147:56First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:481.18:580.36:147:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:111.29:240.16:157:55First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:421.410:040.06:157:54First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:231.510:43-0.16:167:53Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:211.611:20-0.26:177:53Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:301.711:53-0.26:177:52Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 8:43 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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