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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 16m at 2:26 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:06 pm (1.3 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 - Dec 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:121.310:000.36:364:58Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:251.410:290.26:374:58Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:481.511:010.16:384:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:171.611:380.06:394:58Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:521.612:240.06:394:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:351.61:140.06:404:58Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:201.61:57-0.16:414:59Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:001.62:32-0.16:414:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:351.53:030.06:424:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:071.43:320.16:434:59Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:311.23:570.26:444:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:121.04:170.46:445:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:400.91:090.610:120.64:180.66:455:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:121.19:210.36:465:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:231.39:470.16:465:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:551.410:26-0.16:475:01New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:11-0.36:475:01New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:351.512:05-0.36:485:02New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:211.51:03-0.36:485:02New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:141.51:52-0.36:495:03Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:111.42:26-0.36:505:03Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:001.32:47-0.26:505:04Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:391.12:57-0.16:505:04Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:090.92:590.06:515:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:180.72:560.16:515:05First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:170.610:530.62:350.26:525:06First Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:120.810:440.26:525:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:260.99:370.06:525:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:571.09:43-0.16:535:08Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:341.110:10-0.26:535:08Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:43-0.36:535:09Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 9:46 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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