Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 42m at 2:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:44 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:481.310:58-0.16:018:03Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:171.411:29-0.26:028:03Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:541.66:028:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:351.712:05-0.36:038:03New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:191.712:45-0.36:038:03New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:101.71:27-0.36:038:03New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:031.62:06-0.36:048:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:501.52:35-0.26:048:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:241.22:520.06:058:02Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:391.03:010.26:058:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:450.93:030.36:068:02First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:481.02:420.510:030.36:068:02First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:101.110:120.16:078:01First Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:261.210:42-0.16:078:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:041.311:14-0.26:088:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:571.411:46-0.26:098:00Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:491.46:098:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:351.512:16-0.26:107:59Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:181.512:43-0.26:107:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:031.41:03-0.16:117:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue3:481.41:15-0.16:117:58Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:281.31:240.06:127:58Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:011.21:320.06:137:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:241.01:420.16:137:56Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:030.95:280.81:510.22:410.86:147:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:401.01:530.36:147:55Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:361.01:040.49:580.46:157:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:441.29:430.26:157:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:051.310:120.16:167:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:391.410:48-0.16:177:53Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:311.611:24-0.26:177:52Waning Crescent31Fri
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 88% 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 (88% 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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