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 6h 13m 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 - Jun 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:111.13:530.45:587:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:191.13:360.510:100.45:587:55First Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:331.29:580.25:577:56Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:271.410:29-0.15:577:56Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:531.611:12-0.25:577:57Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:351.85:577:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:231.912:00-0.35:577:58Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:152.012:56-0.45:577:58Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:122.01:58-0.45:577:58Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:101.92:50-0.45:577:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:581.73:28-0.35:577:59Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:341.43:50-0.15:578:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:471.13:510.25:578:00Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:311.03:360.45:578:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:281.02:500.510:110.35:578:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:221.210:050.05:578:01Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:311.310:31-0.15:578:01Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:031.411:04-0.25:588:02Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:491.511:37-0.35:588:02Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:391.65:588:02Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:261.612:12-0.35:588:02New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:101.612:46-0.35:588:02New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:551.61:18-0.25:598:03New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:391.61:42-0.25:598:03New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:171.51:58-0.25:598:03Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:481.42:07-0.16:008:03Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:081.22:14-0.16:008:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:351.05:110.92:200.12:560.96:008:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:351.02:220.26:018:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:011.01:560.49:520.36:018:03First Quarter30Wed
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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