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 11m 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 - Mar 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:170.75:550.511:240.011:280.26:235:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:150.55:290.711:220.26:225:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:100.45:230.812:110.111:10 AM0.36:215:59Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:280.912:57-0.16:205:59Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:441.01:48-0.26:196:00Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:131.12:52-0.26:186:01Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:021.26:45-0.36:176:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:051.38:11-0.46:166:02Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:141.310:16-0.57:157:03Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:03-0.67:137:03Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:021.311:41-0.57:127:04Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:421.312:11-0.47:117:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:081.212:30-0.17:107:05New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:451.17:000.512:320.27:097:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:210.95:340.712:200.47:077:07Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:500.74:560.912:210.111:58 AM0.67:067:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:091.11:21-0.17:057:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:361.32:26-0.27:047:08Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:101.33:36-0.27:037:09First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:541.36:50-0.27:017:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:541.28:21-0.27:007:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:061.19:31-0.26:597:11First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:211.110:22-0.26:587:11Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:55-0.16:577:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:281.011:130.06:557:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:491.06:280.711:160.19:130.76:547:13Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:531.05:530.811:080.210:350.66:537:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:100.95:140.810:590.411:210.46:527:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:260.84:480.910:530.511:540.26:517:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:050.74:401.110:460.76:497:16Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:451.212:230.16:487:16Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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