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 1h 24m 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 - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:051.43:191.68:271.210:011.16:526:44Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:291.45:161.49:551.09:341.36:526:42Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:091.511:000.86:536:41Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:461.711:470.76:546:40Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:071.912:310.66:546:39Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:422.01:230.66:556:38Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:232.02:420.66:556:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:052.04:350.66:566:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:482.06:370.66:576:34Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:342.07:250.66:576:33Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:331.97:560.66:586:32Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:421.88:190.66:586:31Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:451.78:310.76:596:30Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:101.511:31 AM1.67:171.58:320.97:006:28Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:131.51:491.58:191.38:251.07:006:27Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:231.53:491.49:191.18:141.27:016:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:411.610:140.97:026:25New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:191.710:580.77:026:24New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:231.911:400.67:036:23New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:462.112:290.57:046:22New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:252.21:450.57:046:21Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:142.33:320.47:056:20Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:042.35:110.47:066:19Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:542.36:300.47:066:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:472.17:190.47:076:17First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:561.97:520.67:086:16First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:121.78:030.87:096:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:371.412:471.47:061.37:471.07:096:15Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:001.43:281.38:251.17:261.27:106:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:111.59:390.87:116:13Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:201.710:380.67:126:12Full Moon31Sun
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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