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 8h 29m 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 - Aug 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:560.95:310.91:000.31:260.76:187:51Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:471.06:030.612:410.42:520.66:197:50Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:341.14:060.46:197:49Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:461.37:440.26:207:49Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:131.48:320.16:217:48Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:491.59:300.06:217:47Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:351.610:22-0.16:227:46Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:311.711:04-0.26:227:45Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:481.811:40-0.36:237:44Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:001.96:247:43Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:561.912:11-0.36:247:42New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:501.812:36-0.26:257:41New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:551.612:510.06:257:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:051.412:540.26:267:40Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:011.06:311.112:470.512:290.86:277:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:411.212:330.71:540.56:277:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:211.43:240.46:287:37First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:401.66:530.26:287:36First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:201.78:140.06:297:34First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:151.89:25-0.16:297:33First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:181.810:25-0.16:307:32Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:271.811:11-0.16:307:31Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:001.811:45-0.16:317:30Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:171.76:327:29Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:081.712:080.16:327:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:541.512:150.36:337:27Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:471.412:050.411:510.66:337:26Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:591.14:461.211:340.911:400.76:347:25Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:551.25:461.012:220.86:347:23Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:391.31:050.66:357:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:461.51:500.56:357:21Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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