Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 15m at 2:11 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:14 pm (1.6 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 - Aug 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:171.09:330.46:187:51First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:351.19:290.26:197:50First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:081.29:530.16:197:49First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:481.310:220.06:207:49Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:371.410:510.06:217:48Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:431.411:180.06:217:47Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:481.511:430.06:227:46Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:391.56:227:45Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:241.512:040.06:237:44Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:121.512:200.16:247:43Full Moon10Sat
11Sun4:041.412:300.26:247:43Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:531.312:370.36:257:42Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:401.05:341.112:440.412:160.96:257:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:081.16:080.912:520.61:290.86:267:40Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:381.212:510.72:590.76:267:39Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:401.37:490.56:277:38Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:081.58:350.36:287:37Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:501.69:280.26:287:36Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:381.610:180.16:297:35Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:371.711:000.06:297:34Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:021.711:360.16:307:32Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:191.76:307:31Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:171.612:040.26:317:30New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:151.512:220.36:327:29New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:181.312:230.56:327:28New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:031.05:101.212:190.611:39 AM0.96:337:27Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:391.15:531.012:170.712:360.86:337:26Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:021.212:110.81:390.76:347:25Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:141.32:550.76:347:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:411.47:260.66:357:22First Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:191.58:060.56:357:21First Quarter31Sat
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 9:12 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 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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