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 7h 20m 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 - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:161.45:260.26:157:36First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:501.36:130.26:147:36First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:541.16:350.36:137:37First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:531.16:430.510:570.86:127:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:300.82:091.16:420.79:490.56:127:38Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:281.210:130.36:117:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:061.410:470.16:107:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:151.611:27-0.16:097:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:441.86:097:41Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:251.912:15-0.26:087:41Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:162.01:19-0.26:077:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:132.02:39-0.26:067:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:041.93:48-0.26:067:43Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:481.74:49-0.16:057:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:221.55:450.16:057:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:151.26:150.36:047:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:141.16:030.56:037:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:441.15:230.710:260.56:037:47Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:521.210:260.26:027:47Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:171.410:510.06:027:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:341.511:19-0.16:017:48Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:041.611:50-0.16:017:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:391.76:017:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:181.712:24-0.16:007:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:021.71:03-0.16:007:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:481.71:48-0.15:597:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:301.72:270.05:597:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:031.62:560.05:597:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:241.53:170.05:587:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:231.33:340.15:587:54First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:121.13:460.25:587:54First Quarter31Mon
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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