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 1h 51m 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 (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:171.04:171.011:280.86:467:17Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:191.212:150.16:457:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:451.41:090.06:447:18Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:191.52:15-0.16:437:19Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:571.53:33-0.16:427:20Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:421.56:350.06:407:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:421.37:580.06:397:21Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:551.28:590.06:387:22Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:091.19:510.16:377:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:260.910:240.27:580.96:367:23Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:301.05:140.910:320.49:140.76:357:23Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:100.94:550.910:110.510:220.66:347:24Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:450.84:081.09:500.711:050.46:327:25New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:010.83:331.19:320.811:370.36:317:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:391.26:307:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:591.312:040.26:297:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:231.412:300.16:287:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:491.512:590.16:277:28Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:151.51:380.16:267:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:411.52:330.16:257:29Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:081.53:480.16:247:30First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:381.56:310.16:237:30First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:251.47:320.16:227:31First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:571.38:100.26:217:31First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:101.18:380.38:011.16:207:32Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:431.14:371.18:570.59:020.96:197:33Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:171.14:001.09:060.710:070.66:187:33Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:251.02:521.29:070.910:560.36:177:34Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:261.411:410.16:167:35Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:431.66:157:35Full Moon30Sun
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 80% 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 (80% 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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