Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 2:01 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:001.812:310.66:526:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:152.01:290.56:536:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:462.22:550.46:536:41Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:262.35:540.46:546:40Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:152.37:300.36:546:38Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:202.28:300.36:556:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:432.19:210.36:556:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:592.010:020.46:566:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:501.910:250.66:576:34Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:461.710:200.96:576:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:071.43:281.59:041.29:471.16:586:32New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:211.55:311.410:291.09:061.36:596:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:071.611:200.86:596:29New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:561.811:570.67:006:28New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:131.912:290.57:006:27Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:422.01:040.57:016:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:162.01:570.57:026:25Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:542.13:300.67:026:24Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:342.06:080.67:036:23First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:172.07:110.57:046:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:112.07:470.57:046:21First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:231.98:140.57:056:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:261.88:320.67:066:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:421.78:390.77:076:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:421.51:321.58:131.48:361.07:076:17Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:461.53:521.49:201.18:241.27:086:16Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:461.610:190.87:096:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:091.811:050.67:096:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:112.011:500.47:106:13Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:372.212:460.37:116:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:192.32:190.27:126:12Waning 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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