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 03m at 2:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:16 pm (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 - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:001.32:02-0.46:545:10Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:481.22:12-0.46:545:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:241.12:16-0.36:545:11Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:530.92:18-0.26:545:12Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:120.710:320.52:17-0.16:545:13Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:330.62:060.06:555:14Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:140.710:340.16:555:14Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:150.97:41-0.16:555:15Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:331.08:34-0.36:555:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:101.29:34-0.56:555:17Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:071.310:26-0.66:555:18Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:17-0.86:555:18New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:111.412:11-0.86:555:19New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:131.51:02-0.96:545:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:201.51:43-0.86:545:21New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:261.42:11-0.76:545:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:211.22:23-0.56:545:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:090.910:180.42:19-0.26:545:23Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:040.59:050.41:120.32:040.06:535:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:150.28:070.63:160.11:010.26:535:25First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:080.86:43-0.26:535:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:340.97:58-0.56:535:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:121.09:11-0.66:525:28Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:051.010:05-0.76:525:29Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:161.010:51-0.76:515:30Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:33-0.76:515:30Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:241.012:11-0.76:515:31Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:211.012:39-0.66:505:32Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:171.012:53-0.66:505:33Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:080.912:54-0.56:495:34Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:510.812:52-0.46:485:35Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:53 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 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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