Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 2:26 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:561.111:40-0.36:235:58Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:131.111:53-0.16:225:59Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:250.96:480.511:560.110:560.36:205:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:490.85:300.611:550.311:590.16:196:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:080.65:010.811:440.56:186:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:141.01:100.06:176:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:441.12:27-0.16:166:02Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:301.15:52-0.26:156:03Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:281.17:27-0.36:146:03Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:291.18:41-0.36:136:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:431.09:38-0.46:116:04Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:19-0.37:107:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:481.011:48-0.27:097:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:081.012:020.07:087:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed3:150.97:040.611:590.110:320.57:077:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:230.86:220.611:500.211:250.47:057:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:210.75:310.711:450.37:047:08New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:220.65:190.812:040.311:43 AM0.47:037:09Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:380.65:280.912:390.111:33 AM0.57:027:09Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:451.01:140.17:017:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:061.11:540.06:597:11Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:301.22:430.06:587:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:021.23:520.06:577:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:521.27:390.06:567:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:571.28:44-0.16:557:13First Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:051.29:40-0.16:537:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:25-0.16:527:14Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:241.210:580.06:517:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:071.26:310.811:200.18:490.86:507:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:481.15:570.811:300.410:260.66:497:16Full Moon30Thu
31Fri5:261.05:100.811:310.611:240.36:477:17Full Moon31Fri
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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