Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 9:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 9:52 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:451.47:050.16:157:36Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:381.37:270.26:147:36Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:201.27:360.36:137:37Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:221.17:350.59:590.86:127:38Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:180.92:311.17:250.710:090.56:127:38Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:491.310:340.26:117:39Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:311.511:050.06:107:39New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:401.711:42-0.26:097:40New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:081.96:097:41New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:502.012:30-0.26:087:41New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:432.01:43-0.36:077:42Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:402.03:17-0.26:077:43Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:311.94:42-0.26:067:43Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:171.85:59-0.16:057:44First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:571.56:480.06:057:45First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:121.27:120.26:047:45First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:511.17:050.411:310.86:037:46Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:460.82:111.16:360.710:130.46:037:47Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:131.310:330.26:027:47Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:461.511:00-0.16:027:48Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:591.611:30-0.26:017:48Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:261.76:017:49Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:591.812:01-0.26:017:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:401.812:39-0.26:007:50Full Moon24Wed
25Thu3:271.71:31-0.16:007:51Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:161.72:34-0.15:597:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:571.73:22-0.15:597:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:271.63:570.05:597:52Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:411.54:230.05:587:53Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:091.34:410.15:587:54Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:371.14:510.25:587:54Third Quarter31Wed
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 3:36 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 51% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (51% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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