Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 11h 21m at 8:57 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:43 am (1.4 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 - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:591.86:147:36Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:411.912:26-0.26:147:37Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:331.91:35-0.26:137:37Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:291.93:06-0.26:127:38Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:191.84:30-0.16:117:39Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:011.65:530.06:107:39Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:351.46:450.16:107:40Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:151.27:090.26:097:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:161.17:050.46:087:41Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:341.16:390.611:160.66:087:42Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:431.110:160.46:077:42Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:061.310:320.26:067:43Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:031.510:550.06:067:44Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:181.611:22-0.16:057:44New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:421.711:53-0.16:047:45New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:131.86:047:46New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:521.812:34-0.16:037:46New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:391.91:32-0.16:037:47Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:251.92:40-0.16:027:47Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:051.93:33-0.16:027:48Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:371.74:14-0.16:017:49Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:591.54:470.06:017:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:341.35:090.16:007:50First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:101.15:190.46:007:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:211.15:110.69:510.56:007:51Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:111.39:530.15:597:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:501.510:33-0.15:597:52Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:151.711:19-0.35:597:53Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:551.95:587:53Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:401.912:10-0.35:587:54Full Moon30Fri
31Sat2:311.91:14-0.35:587:54Full Moon31Sat
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 3:20 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 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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