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 53m at 2:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Mar 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:131.03:34-0.26:235:57First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:591.06:51-0.36:225:58First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:541.08:09-0.36:215:59First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:541.09:12-0.46:206:00Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:191.09:55-0.46:196:00Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:25-0.46:186:01Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:011.010:47-0.36:176:02Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:051.011:02-0.26:156:02Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:041.011:07-0.16:146:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:080.97:130.612:080.07:137:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:110.86:290.612:080.27:127:04Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:210.75:590.812:000.312:080.37:117:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:320.65:480.912:430.112:000.57:107:05Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:531.11:300.07:087:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:111.22:25-0.17:077:07Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:431.33:32-0.27:067:07Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:331.47:14-0.27:057:08Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:391.48:41-0.37:047:09Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:501.49:51-0.47:027:09Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:321.310:43-0.47:017:10Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:21-0.37:007:10Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:371.211:49-0.16:597:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:101.16:500.712:010.16:587:12New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:511.06:040.711:540.411:180.46:567:12New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:250.94:490.811:420.66:557:13New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:570.84:281.012:100.211:22 AM0.76:547:13Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:451.212:580.06:537:14Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:111.31:47-0.16:527:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:411.32:39-0.16:507:15Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:141.33:400.06:497:16First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:571.37:090.06:487:16First Quarter31Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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