Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:39 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 28m at 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 - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:181.711:430.06:364:58Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:011.712:350.06:374:58Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:491.71:210.06:384:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:411.61:530.06:394:58Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:301.62:120.06:404:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:091.52:240.06:404:58Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:401.42:320.16:414:59Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:021.22:390.26:424:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:281.011:110.92:420.36:424:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:141.02:300.56:434:59Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:511.17:320.46:444:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:571.38:070.26:445:00Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:251.59:110.06:455:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:111.610:07-0.26:465:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:00-0.46:465:01New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:041.711:57-0.46:475:01New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:581.812:56-0.56:485:01New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:581.81:45-0.56:485:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:031.72:22-0.46:495:02Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:001.52:43-0.26:495:03Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:481.22:450.06:505:03Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:300.910:300.72:310.26:505:04First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:030.59:170.83:180.52:050.36:515:04First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:400.97:040.26:515:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:541.18:01-0.16:515:05Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:271.29:05-0.36:525:06Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:131.29:55-0.46:525:07Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:111.210:38-0.56:535:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:19-0.56:535:08Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:081.311:57-0.56:535:09Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:591.312:30-0.46:535:09Full Moon31Fri
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 4:26 pm — 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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