Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 13h 43m at 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 - Sep 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:451.812:060.36:367:21New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:051.612:260.46:367:19New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:221.15:231.512:340.610:58 AM1.16:377:18Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:311.17:121.312:350.812:110.96:377:17Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:031.39:551.112:321.01:250.86:387:16Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:551.412:091.12:570.76:387:15Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:191.66:430.66:397:13First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:571.77:530.56:397:12First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:491.78:500.46:407:11First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:481.79:440.46:407:10First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:481.610:260.46:417:08Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:021.610:550.46:417:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:391.611:120.56:427:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:411.611:180.66:437:05Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:321.611:180.76:437:03Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:391.23:291.59:431.211:180.86:447:02Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:041.34:321.410:531.111:220.96:447:01Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:391.45:321.311:361.011:291.06:457:00Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:321.56:561.212:150.96:456:58Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:371.612:570.86:466:57Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:501.71:520.86:466:56Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:091.83:040.76:476:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:361.86:510.76:476:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:171.97:530.66:486:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:161.98:440.56:486:51Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:201.99:350.56:496:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:311.910:180.56:506:49Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:381.810:490.76:506:47Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:111.811:050.86:516:46Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:031.43:571.78:561.311:081.06:516:45New Moon30Wed
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 9:35 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 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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