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 10h 10m 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 - Oct 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:561.97:350.66:526:43Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:531.98:230.66:536:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:001.99:070.56:536:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:051.99:470.66:546:39Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:511.810:180.66:546:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:321.810:370.86:556:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:041.52:571.78:201.410:461.06:566:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:291.44:491.69:571.210:481.26:566:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:451.56:441.511:061.010:461.46:576:34New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:571.711:590.86:576:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:591.912:560.76:586:31Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:272.02:120.66:596:30Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:032.13:480.56:596:29Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:452.26:220.57:006:28First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:332.17:350.57:016:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:382.08:290.57:016:26First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:551.99:150.67:026:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:071.79:490.77:036:24Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:421.69:530.97:036:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:561.42:231.58:281.39:271.07:046:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:351.44:161.39:461.19:051.27:056:21Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:371.55:571.310:471.08:321.27:056:20Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:591.611:270.87:066:19Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:081.711:590.77:076:18Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:321.812:300.67:076:17Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:021.91:050.67:086:16Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:351.91:540.67:096:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:071.93:020.67:106:14Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:391.94:280.67:106:13Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:121.96:220.57:116:12Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:501.97:110.57:126:12Third Quarter31Tue
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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