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 7h 09m 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 - Feb 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:000.58:120.312:52-0.26:485:36Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:360.37:500.412:560.212:53-0.16:475:36Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:210.17:500.52:120.112:200.06:475:37First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:020.66:320.06:465:38First Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:240.77:31-0.26:455:39First Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:560.88:37-0.46:455:40First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:420.99:29-0.56:445:41Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:561.010:12-0.66:435:41Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:51-0.66:425:42Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:111.111:29-0.76:425:43Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:151.112:04-0.66:415:44Full Moon11Thu
12Fri2:251.112:34-0.56:405:45Full Moon12Fri
13Sat3:381.012:50-0.36:395:45Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:400.88:180.312:52-0.16:385:46Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:560.67:260.412:500.16:375:47Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:250.46:100.612:560.112:370.26:375:48Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:230.72:22-0.16:365:49Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:000.86:06-0.26:355:49Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:460.97:35-0.36:345:50Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:350.98:49-0.46:335:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:350.99:43-0.56:325:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:050.910:24-0.56:315:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:55-0.46:305:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:250.911:18-0.36:295:54New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:230.811:28-0.26:285:54New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:210.811:27-0.26:275:55New Moon26Fri
27Sat3:170.77:080.411:26-0.110:280.36:265:56New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:070.76:040.511:280.011:100.26:255:57Waxing Crescent28Sun
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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