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 2h 09m 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 - Mar 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:211.210:57-0.56:235:58Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:401.211:16-0.36:225:59Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:191.05:510.511:180.010:000.36:205:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:560.84:380.611:070.311:050.06:196:00Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:180.73:520.810:490.56:186:01Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:001.112:04-0.26:176:01Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:291.21:10-0.36:166:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:071.32:27-0.46:156:03Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:551.36:49-0.47:147:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:011.28:21-0.47:127:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:121.19:32-0.47:117:04Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:261.110:25-0.47:107:05Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:01-0.37:097:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:291.011:21-0.27:087:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:510.96:180.611:230.09:070.67:077:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:570.85:450.611:070.210:350.47:057:08New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:190.74:590.710:490.311:220.37:047:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:350.64:280.910:350.511:550.17:037:09New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:350.64:261.010:160.67:027:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:381.112:220.07:017:10Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:571.212:50-0.16:597:11Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:221.31:26-0.26:587:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:511.42:20-0.16:577:12Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:291.43:51-0.16:567:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:211.47:30-0.26:557:13First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:311.48:27-0.26:537:14First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:391.49:15-0.36:527:14First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:221.39:55-0.26:517:15Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:260.06:507:16Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:591.15:220.810:410.29:070.66:497:16Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:101.04:270.810:350.510:290.36:477:17Full Moon31Mon
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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