Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 10h 32m at 9:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:13 am (1.6 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 - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:430.83:52-0.36:485:36First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:240.87:05-0.46:475:37First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:110.98:19-0.56:465:38First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:030.99:18-0.66:465:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:100.99:59-0.66:455:39Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:340.910:31-0.66:445:40Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:57-0.66:445:41Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:371.011:17-0.66:435:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:301.011:31-0.56:425:42Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:290.911:35-0.46:415:43Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:320.87:060.411:34-0.210:400.36:415:44Full Moon11Thu
12Fri4:340.66:140.411:330.011:350.16:405:45Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:530.45:360.611:310.16:395:46Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:220.35:260.712:32-0.111:10 AM0.26:385:46Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:410.91:35-0.26:375:47Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:131.02:47-0.36:365:48Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:031.16:40-0.46:355:49Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:011.28:02-0.56:345:50Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:031.29:09-0.66:335:50Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:281.19:58-0.76:325:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:37-0.76:315:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:121.111:08-0.56:305:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:301.011:28-0.36:295:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:580.86:260.411:27-0.19:540.36:285:54New Moon24Wed
25Thu4:200.75:270.411:130.110:570.16:275:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri5:520.54:220.610:590.311:49-0.16:265:55Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:230.44:160.810:340.46:255:56Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:360.912:41-0.26:245:57Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 3:58 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 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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