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 46m 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 - May 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:181.712:280.06:157:36Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:021.81:25-0.16:147:37Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:471.82:39-0.16:137:37Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:301.74:010.06:127:38Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:101.66:000.06:117:38Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:471.47:110.16:107:39Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:321.27:490.26:107:40Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:001.18:040.46:097:40Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:401.07:540.510:550.76:087:41Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:090.83:071.17:360.710:310.56:087:42Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:171.210:540.36:077:42Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:031.311:180.26:067:43New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:131.411:420.16:067:44New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:351.56:057:44New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:031.612:060.06:047:45New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:361.612:330.06:047:46New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:111.71:080.06:037:46Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:451.71:570.06:037:47Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:141.72:540.06:027:47Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:391.63:490.06:027:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:551.54:470.16:017:49First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:291.35:460.26:017:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:321.26:230.36:007:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:531.16:440.511:050.76:007:50Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:420.82:131.16:520.710:170.56:007:51Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:241.310:430.25:597:52Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:141.511:200.05:597:52Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:341.75:597:53Full Moon28Sun
29Mon2:081.812:03-0.25:587:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:521.812:56-0.25:587:54Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:431.82:03-0.25:587:54Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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