Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 37m at 2:01 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:52 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:121.27:36-0.26:545:10Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:481.39:06-0.56:545:11Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:421.410:12-0.66:545:12Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:481.511:06-0.76:545:12Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:12-0.86:545:13Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:541.51:06-0.86:555:14Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:001.41:48-0.76:555:15Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:061.32:18-0.66:555:16Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:001.22:30-0.46:555:16Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:420.92:18-0.36:555:17Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:120.69:420.42:00-0.16:555:18Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:360.38:300.52:480.31:180.06:555:19Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:120.79:540.06:545:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:240.87:18-0.26:545:21Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:480.98:06-0.46:545:21Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:241.09:06-0.56:545:22Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:181.010:00-0.66:545:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:301.110:42-0.76:545:24Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:24-0.76:535:25New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:301.212:06-0.76:535:26New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:301.212:36-0.86:535:27New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:241.21:00-0.76:525:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:121.21:12-0.66:525:28Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:001.01:18-0.56:525:29Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:420.88:540.41:12-0.36:515:30Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:360.58:000.512:420.31:06-0.16:515:31Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:360.27:180.72:120.012:180.16:505:32First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:240.93:42-0.26:505:33First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:481.06:30-0.46:495:33First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:301.18:12-0.66:495:34Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:241.29:30-0.86:485:35Waxing 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 5:56 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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