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 11h 42m 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 - Nov 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:491.911:490.56:125:11Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:281.912:550.56:135:10Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:132.02:070.56:145:10Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:561.93:130.56:155:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:371.84:370.56:155:08First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:161.75:370.66:165:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:581.66:050.66:175:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:021.46:170.76:185:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:591.36:200.86:185:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:271.39:59 AM1.17:291.16:200.96:195:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:501.31:471.18:261.06:161.06:205:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:171.49:190.86:215:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:051.59:560.76:225:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:101.610:290.56:235:03Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:261.711:040.46:235:02Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:531.811:450.36:245:02Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:291.912:410.36:255:01Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:111.91:450.36:265:01Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:531.92:390.26:275:01Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:321.93:310.36:275:00Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:111.74:250.36:285:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:511.55:060.46:295:00Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:491.35:260.66:304:59Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:441.25:370.76:314:59Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:221.22:400.97:570.85:380.96:324:59Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:431.39:200.56:324:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:051.410:050.36:334:59New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:141.510:460.26:344:58New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:421.611:310.16:354:58New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:191.712:240.06:364:58New Moon30Mon
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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