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 3h 50m 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:021.710:48-0.36:187:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:071.811:31-0.46:197:50Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:291.86:197:50Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:361.812:10-0.46:207:49Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:351.712:44-0.36:207:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:401.61:10-0.16:217:47Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:451.31:170.16:227:46Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:530.95:451.01:060.412:160.86:227:46Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:341.08:560.812:490.61:450.66:237:45Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:331.212:130.73:200.46:237:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:461.37:160.36:247:43Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:191.48:140.16:247:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:051.59:120.06:257:41Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:581.510:040.06:267:40Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:551.510:44-0.16:267:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:031.611:140.06:277:38Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:251.611:360.06:277:37Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:241.611:510.16:287:36Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:121.611:580.26:297:35New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:001.511:590.36:297:34New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:581.411:570.56:307:33New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:181.15:001.211:240.911:570.66:307:32New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:351.26:061.112:160.86:317:31Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:121.39:010.91:090.66:317:30Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:091.42:150.56:327:29Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:241.63:400.46:327:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:541.77:380.36:337:26First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:431.88:400.16:347:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:441.99:390.06:347:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:481.910:280.06:357:23Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:051.911:070.06:357:22Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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