Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 9:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 55m at 9:43 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:151.812:030.66:526:43New Moon1Thu
2Fri3:362.01:000.56:536:42Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:152.22:290.56:536:41Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:002.34:530.46:546:40Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:502.36:510.46:546:38First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:472.27:520.46:556:37First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:022.18:410.46:556:36First Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:182.09:210.56:566:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:371.89:460.76:576:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:591.41:281.67:161.49:330.96:576:33Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:221.43:191.48:401.28:521.16:586:31Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:371.55:221.39:591.08:151.36:596:30Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:301.610:530.86:596:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:211.811:300.77:006:28Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:401.912:010.67:006:27Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:102.012:350.67:016:26Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:482.01:210.67:026:25Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:302.02:460.67:026:24Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:112.04:290.67:036:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:512.06:090.67:046:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:332.06:560.57:046:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:222.07:260.57:056:20Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:291.87:450.67:066:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:381.77:540.87:076:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:031.512:521.57:481.47:531.07:076:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:061.53:231.48:411.17:451.27:086:16Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:101.59:390.87:096:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:331.710:350.67:096:14New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:362.011:270.47:106:13New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:042.212:250.37:116:13New Moon30Fri
31Sat2:472.31:550.37:126:12Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (29% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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