Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 59m at 2:11 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:14 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:041.88:120.76:526:43First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:081.78:460.76:536:42First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:131.79:150.76:536:41Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:211.69:370.86:546:39Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:191.51:551.67:531.49:481.06:546:38Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:541.43:271.68:571.39:531.16:556:37Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:281.55:091.510:091.19:581.36:566:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:531.66:581.511:051.09:581.46:566:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:341.711:520.86:576:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:491.912:450.76:576:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:212.01:570.76:586:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:592.13:330.66:596:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:412.15:550.66:596:29Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:262.17:120.67:006:28Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:251.98:020.67:016:27Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:391.88:410.77:016:26Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:511.69:040.87:026:25Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:181.41:301.57:271.48:521.07:036:24Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:061.43:211.48:351.28:351.17:036:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:441.45:061.39:481.08:221.27:046:22New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:411.510:450.97:056:21New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:251.611:260.87:056:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:431.812:010.77:066:19New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:151.812:350.77:076:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:531.91:150.67:076:17Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:321.92:090.67:086:16Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:091.93:090.67:096:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:441.94:090.67:106:14Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:161.85:330.67:106:13First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:491.76:320.77:116:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:391.67:010.77:126:12First Quarter31Thu
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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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