Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 06m at 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:420.95:170.810:510.410:120.56:477:17Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:130.94:440.810:400.611:060.46:457:18Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:370.83:411.010:370.711:480.26:447:18Full Moon3Thu
4Fri3:451.16:437:19Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:121.212:250.16:427:20Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:431.31:010.16:417:20Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:151.31:410.16:407:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:471.32:280.16:387:21Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:181.33:250.26:377:22Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:511.26:160.26:367:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:361.27:280.26:357:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:521.18:050.26:347:24Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:071.08:320.38:101.06:337:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:431.08:510.48:580.86:327:25Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:590.94:211.09:020.59:510.76:317:26Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:480.93:551.09:090.710:330.56:297:26Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:251.03:241.19:150.811:080.46:287:27New Moon17Thu
18Fri3:091.311:430.26:277:27New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:211.46:267:28New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:501.612:220.16:257:29Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:261.61:100.16:247:29Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:051.72:120.06:237:30Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:431.63:250.16:227:31Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:221.55:110.16:217:31First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:051.47:020.26:207:32First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:061.27:470.36:197:33First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:561.18:090.46:187:33Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:441.08:080.69:180.76:177:34Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:380.93:261.18:020.710:170.56:177:34Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:260.92:341.17:510.810:550.36:167:35Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 9:17 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 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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