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 4h 25m 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 - Jan 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:091.410:25-0.56:545:10Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:14-0.66:545:10Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:101.512:02-0.76:545:11Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:061.512:48-0.76:545:12Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:051.51:24-0.76:545:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:051.41:48-0.66:545:13Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:591.31:57-0.46:555:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:471.09:530.51:53-0.26:555:15Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:380.68:530.512:500.41:410.06:555:16Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:380.37:590.72:490.21:000.26:555:17Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:540.95:55-0.16:555:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:191.17:20-0.46:555:18Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:571.18:45-0.66:555:19Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:491.29:51-0.76:545:20Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:011.210:43-0.86:545:21Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:30-0.86:545:22New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:121.212:12-0.76:545:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:101.112:45-0.76:545:23New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:051.11:01-0.66:535:24New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:571.012:59-0.56:535:25Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:430.812:49-0.36:535:26Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:240.68:240.412:38-0.26:535:27Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:060.47:300.512:390.212:25-0.16:525:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:060.27:090.61:550.111:53 AM0.06:525:28First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:140.72:54-0.16:515:29First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:330.85:14-0.26:515:30First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:020.97:08-0.46:515:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:421.08:34-0.56:505:32Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:361.19:37-0.76:505:33Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:551.210:24-0.86:495:34Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:04-0.96:495:35Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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