Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 11:31 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Aug 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:120.95:051.012:440.312:180.86:187:51Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:080.95:370.812:420.41:270.76:197:50Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:381.05:560.612:330.42:480.66:197:49Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:451.18:180.56:207:49First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:081.28:220.36:217:48First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:401.39:020.26:217:47First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:181.49:480.06:227:46First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:031.510:30-0.16:227:45Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:021.611:07-0.16:237:44Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:191.711:39-0.16:247:43Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:231.76:247:42Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:191.712:08-0.16:257:41Full Moon12Sun
13Mon3:231.612:290.16:257:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:371.412:390.36:267:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:161.05:501.212:380.511:44 AM0.96:277:39Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:131.18:291.012:340.712:590.76:277:38Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:221.212:220.82:320.56:287:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:311.46:240.46:287:36Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:051.67:490.26:297:34Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:551.68:520.16:297:33Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:531.69:510.06:307:32Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:521.610:390.06:317:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:041.611:150.16:317:30Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:351.611:410.26:327:29Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:361.511:530.36:327:28Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:231.511:480.56:337:27New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:131.411:380.66:337:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:001.14:101.210:491.011:330.76:347:25New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:041.15:051.111:400.911:330.86:347:23New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:391.26:001.012:210.86:357:22Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:431.38:550.91:020.76:357:21Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 5:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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