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 (tomorrow) : in 9h 10m at 2:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 pm (1.5 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 - Dec 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:041.53:540.36:374:58Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:411.34:130.46:374:58Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:051.14:210.56:384:58Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:481.012:540.710:150.74:170.76:394:58Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:271.011:371.19:330.46:404:58Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:251.39:510.26:404:59Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:501.410:210.16:414:59Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:530.06:424:59New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:241.411:280.06:434:59New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:011.512:05-0.16:434:59New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:431.412:41-0.16:444:59New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:301.41:12-0.16:455:00Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:181.41:35-0.16:455:00Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:591.31:540.06:465:00Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:331.22:110.06:465:01Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:571.12:280.16:475:01First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:010.92:440.16:485:01First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:090.811:250.82:550.36:485:02First Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:550.92:400.46:495:02First Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:461.09:250.26:495:03Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:001.19:370.16:505:03Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:301.310:10-0.16:505:04Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:47-0.36:515:04Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:091.411:31-0.46:515:05Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:531.512:20-0.46:525:06Full Moon25Thu
26Fri1:441.51:09-0.46:525:06Full Moon26Fri
27Sat2:441.41:49-0.46:525:07Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:411.32:15-0.36:535:07Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:291.12:29-0.26:535:08Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:070.911:200.62:340.06:535:09Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:310.611:230.62:170.52:330.16:545:09Third Quarter31Wed
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 9:32 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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