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 (tomorrow) : 9:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 14m at 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 - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:160.810:240.17:550.86:467:17Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:040.94:490.810:190.49:250.66:457:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:000.84:110.99:350.510:330.46:447:18Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:380.83:061.08:530.711:120.26:437:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:531.211:420.16:427:20New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:091.36:417:20New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:361.412:080.06:397:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:091.412:34-0.16:387:21Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:441.51:070.06:377:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:191.52:000.06:367:23Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:541.53:240.06:357:23Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:311.56:080.06:347:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:131.57:140.06:337:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:151.47:500.06:327:25First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:271.28:160.16:307:26First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:361.08:300.38:150.96:297:26Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:371.03:441.08:320.59:160.66:287:27Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:111.02:401.18:220.810:110.36:277:28Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:521.310:570.16:267:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:551.611:42-0.16:257:29Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:241.86:247:29Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:081.912:33-0.26:237:30Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:021.91:45-0.26:227:31Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:561.93:22-0.26:217:31Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:451.85:07-0.16:207:32Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:331.66:36-0.16:197:33Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:231.47:270.16:187:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:191.17:570.26:177:34Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:271.07:590.46:167:35Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:541.07:290.69:580.66:167:35Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:43 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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