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 8h 27m 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 - Aug 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:281.76:187:51Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:211.712:24-0.26:187:51Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:201.612:50-0.16:197:50Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:251.41:050.16:207:49Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:230.95:241.21:080.311:39 AM0.96:207:48Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:440.96:260.91:060.51:070.76:217:47Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:421.112:580.62:520.66:217:47Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:161.27:200.46:227:46Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:421.48:170.26:237:45Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:261.59:160.06:237:44Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:161.510:11-0.16:247:43Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:111.510:55-0.16:247:42Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:211.511:29-0.16:257:41Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:411.511:550.06:267:40Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:361.56:267:39New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:211.412:100.16:277:38New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:071.412:100.36:277:37New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:581.212:040.46:287:36New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:391.04:481.112:010.511:35 AM0.96:287:35Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:401.15:331.012:020.612:220.86:297:34Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:291.26:210.912:040.61:110.76:307:33Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:381.32:120.66:307:32Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:571.43:300.66:317:31First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:271.57:480.46:317:30First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:071.68:370.36:327:29First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:551.69:270.26:327:28First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:461.710:120.16:337:26Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:511.810:500.16:337:25Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:241.811:220.26:347:24Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:391.811:460.36:357:23Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:501.76:357:22Full Moon31Wed
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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