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 26m 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 - Aug 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:271.39:510.06:187:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:021.410:35-0.16:187:51Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:511.511:16-0.26:197:50Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:571.511:53-0.26:207:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:001.66:207:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:511.612:26-0.16:217:48Full Moon6Fri
7Sat2:391.512:52-0.16:217:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun3:261.41:070.06:227:46Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:121.31:100.16:237:45Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:511.21:110.26:237:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:420.95:241.11:120.312:260.96:247:43Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:441.05:480.91:130.41:530.86:247:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:181.15:470.71:020.53:240.76:257:41Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:241.212:040.68:330.56:257:40Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:441.38:440.46:267:39Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:131.49:240.26:277:38Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:481.510:090.16:277:37Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:361.610:490.06:287:36Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:461.711:260.06:287:35Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:571.811:590.06:297:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:541.86:297:33New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:501.812:280.16:307:32New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:561.712:500.26:317:31New Moon23Mon
24Tue5:001.51:020.46:317:30Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:551.16:031.31:070.612:071.06:327:29Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:571.19:071.01:070.81:320.86:327:28Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:501.312:530.93:120.76:337:27First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:021.57:170.56:337:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:391.68:180.36:347:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:291.79:190.26:347:23First Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:231.710:150.16:357:22Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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