Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 2:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (1.0 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 - Jan 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:570.611:240.63:060.16:545:10First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:390.72:180.26:545:11First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:200.88:530.06:545:12Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:411.09:15-0.36:545:12Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:191.19:50-0.46:545:13Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:081.110:26-0.56:555:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:03-0.56:555:15Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:001.111:42-0.56:555:15Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:501.112:21-0.56:555:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:421.112:55-0.56:555:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:361.11:17-0.56:555:18Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:251.11:31-0.56:555:19Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:041.01:40-0.56:545:19Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:360.91:48-0.46:545:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:040.710:000.51:55-0.26:545:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:280.49:120.51:580.41:57-0.16:545:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:440.61:180.16:545:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:410.87:02-0.16:545:24Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:591.07:59-0.36:535:25Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:361.19:15-0.56:535:25Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:351.210:10-0.76:535:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:481.311:01-0.86:525:27Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:52-0.96:525:28New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:561.412:43-0.96:525:29New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:051.31:26-0.86:515:30New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:161.21:55-0.66:515:31Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:151.02:05-0.46:505:31Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:040.79:300.31:55-0.26:505:32Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:580.48:210.412:540.21:360.06:495:33First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:120.17:260.52:420.011:34 AM0.16:495:34First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:360.76:21-0.26:485:35First 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 7:13 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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