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 8h 19m 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:371.36:190.06:477:17First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:291.37:310.06:467:18First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:331.28:120.06:447:18First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:361.18:430.06:437:19First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:351.09:060.17:400.96:427:19Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:041.04:470.99:170.38:480.86:417:20Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:220.94:050.99:130.59:520.66:407:21Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:270.93:171.09:010.710:370.36:397:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:200.92:401.28:320.911:150.16:377:22Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:401.411:530.06:367:22Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:051.66:357:23Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:441.712:39-0.16:347:24Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:311.81:42-0.16:337:24Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:181.83:13-0.16:327:25Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:051.75:20-0.16:317:26Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:561.66:56-0.16:307:26Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:011.47:480.06:297:27Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:111.28:250.26:277:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:591.08:400.48:000.96:267:28Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:550.93:301.08:170.69:220.66:257:29Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:260.92:421.17:490.810:220.36:247:29Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:491.211:000.26:237:30New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:491.411:320.06:227:31New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:121.56:217:31New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:441.612:030.06:207:32New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:241.612:350.06:197:32Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:081.61:150.06:197:33Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:501.62:120.16:187:34Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:261.63:160.16:177:34Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:571.54:180.16:167:35First Quarter30Fri
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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