Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 12h 19m at 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:430.91:550.46:187:51Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:551.01:010.510:480.46:197:50Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:571.19:270.36:197:49Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:191.29:370.16:207:49Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:511.310:100.06:217:48Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:321.410:45-0.16:217:47Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:311.511:20-0.16:227:46Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:381.611:52-0.16:227:45Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:311.76:237:44New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:191.712:22-0.16:247:43New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:091.712:49-0.16:247:42New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:011.61:080.06:257:42New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:491.51:190.26:257:41Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:501.05:311.21:260.312:021.06:267:40Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:081.06:071.01:310.51:380.86:267:39Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:171.21:260.73:210.76:277:38First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:571.37:480.56:287:37First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:181.58:370.26:287:36First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:571.69:360.16:297:35First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:441.710:300.06:297:33Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:451.711:15-0.16:307:32Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:081.711:530.06:307:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:211.76:317:30Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:161.712:260.16:327:29Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:091.612:470.26:327:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:031.512:520.46:337:27Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:161.14:501.312:470.511:26 AM1.06:337:26Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:141.15:321.112:420.612:280.96:347:25Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:411.26:121.012:340.71:330.86:347:23Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:391.312:060.82:440.76:357:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:581.44:010.66:357:21Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:48 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 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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