Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 8:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 53m at 9:34 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:431.810:010.06:367:21First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:521.810:470.16:367:20Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:161.711:190.16:377:18Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:471.711:380.26:377:17Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:411.711:420.46:387:16Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:271.611:350.56:387:15Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:291.23:201.59:371.211:240.76:397:14Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:191.24:251.311:061.111:160.86:397:12Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:361.35:361.211:520.911:090.96:407:11Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:191.58:021.112:290.76:407:10Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:201.61:060.66:417:09Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:311.71:540.56:417:07Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:501.83:040.56:427:06Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:201.97:090.46:427:05Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:052.08:150.36:437:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:122.19:100.26:447:02Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:232.19:580.16:447:01Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:362.110:360.26:457:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:232.011:040.36:456:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:531.911:210.66:466:57Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:321.711:190.96:466:56New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:391.35:321.510:251.011:041.26:476:55New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:211.411:340.86:476:54New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:441.712:310.66:486:52Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:021.91:350.46:486:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:372.13:020.46:496:50Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:182.15:500.46:496:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:042.17:280.46:506:47First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:032.08:280.46:516:46First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:202.09:170.46:516:45First Quarter30Sun
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 3:15 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 40% 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 (40% 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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