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 33m 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 - Mar 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:431.28:55-0.66:235:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:071.19:46-0.66:225:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:24-0.56:215:59Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:061.010:49-0.36:206:00Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:200.96:030.510:58-0.18:100.56:186:00New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:370.85:260.510:450.19:510.36:176:01New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:550.74:330.610:280.210:420.26:166:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:090.54:510.711:150.47:157:02New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:500.54:510.912:210.010:55 AM0.47:147:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:071.012:54-0.17:137:04Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:311.11:28-0.27:127:04Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:591.12:10-0.27:107:05Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:331.23:10-0.17:097:06First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:211.27:15-0.17:087:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:241.28:22-0.27:077:07First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:261.29:14-0.37:067:07First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:371.29:57-0.37:047:08Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:30-0.27:037:09Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:491.110:54-0.17:027:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:241.05:480.711:060.19:250.67:017:10Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:151.05:020.711:040.410:440.37:007:11Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:000.93:590.910:530.711:340.16:587:11Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:371.16:577:12Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:581.412:21-0.16:567:12Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:351.51:16-0.26:557:13Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:171.62:30-0.36:547:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:041.64:25-0.26:527:14Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:001.57:11-0.26:517:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:111.48:18-0.26:507:15Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:231.29:14-0.26:497:16Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:481.19:58-0.16:487:17Waning Crescent31Tue
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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