Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 08m at 3:35 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:371.02:330.410:100.36:018:03Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:141.210:060.16:028:03Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:291.310:35-0.16:028:03Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:071.511:11-0.26:028:03Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:001.511:49-0.36:038:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:541.66:038:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:431.612:27-0.36:048:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:291.61:05-0.36:048:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:171.51:37-0.26:058:02New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:041.31:54-0.16:058:02Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:421.21:580.06:068:02Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:101.01:560.16:068:02Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:360.85:170.81:520.23:060.76:078:01Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:380.91:340.36:078:01First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:181.012:200.310:480.36:088:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:301.110:030.16:088:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:561.210:130.06:098:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:331.310:40-0.16:108:00Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:231.411:10-0.26:107:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:221.511:41-0.26:117:59Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:121.56:117:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:571.612:11-0.26:127:58Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:411.612:38-0.26:127:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:301.512:59-0.16:137:57Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:201.41:130.06:147:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:031.21:210.16:147:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:420.95:341.01:270.31:060.86:157:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:121.05:410.71:310.42:590.76:157:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:391.11:130.58:180.46:167:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:381.38:500.26:177:53Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:061.49:380.06:177:52Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:53 pm — 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 97% 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 (97% 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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