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 4h 27m 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:461.512:48-0.26:018:03Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:291.41:09-0.16:028:03Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:101.41:27-0.16:028:03Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:441.31:42-0.16:038:03Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:071.21:580.06:038:03Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:161.02:150.06:048:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:290.92:300.26:048:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:540.92:380.36:058:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:341.012:560.410:190.36:058:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:321.210:190.16:068:02Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:521.310:46-0.16:068:02Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:321.511:20-0.26:078:02Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:241.611:57-0.36:078:01Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:161.76:088:01New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:061.712:36-0.36:088:01New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:591.71:17-0.36:098:00New Moon16Wed
17Thu3:561.51:53-0.26:098:00Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:451.32:16-0.16:107:59Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:201.12:250.16:107:59Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:540.95:340.82:250.32:340.86:117:58Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:180.92:170.411:370.56:127:58First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:241.09:400.36:127:57First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:221.19:570.16:137:57First Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:481.210:270.06:137:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:281.310:57-0.16:147:56Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:231.311:25-0.16:147:55Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:251.411:50-0.16:157:55Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:171.46:167:54Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:021.512:12-0.16:167:53Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:451.412:290.06:177:53Full Moon30Wed
31Thu3:301.412:410.06:177:52Full Moon31Thu
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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