Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:22 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 12:11 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jun 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:331.411:130.05:587:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:041.511:39-0.15:587:55Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:371.65:577:56Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:121.612:09-0.15:577:56Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:501.712:41-0.15:577:57Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:311.71:15-0.15:577:57Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:101.61:48-0.15:577:58Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:441.62:16-0.15:577:58Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:101.42:390.05:577:59Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:231.22:590.15:577:59Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:131.03:170.25:577:59Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:341.03:280.45:578:00Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:471.13:060.510:210.35:578:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:071.210:250.15:578:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:221.410:55-0.15:578:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:011.611:32-0.25:578:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:481.75:578:01New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:341.712:14-0.35:588:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:211.71:00-0.35:588:02New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:111.71:47-0.35:588:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:011.52:25-0.25:588:02Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:431.32:45-0.15:598:03Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:121.12:500.15:598:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:450.92:470.23:060.95:598:03First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:530.92:350.35:598:03First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:280.91:230.411:160.36:008:03First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:071.010:320.16:008:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:241.210:290.06:008:03Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:581.310:49-0.16:018:03Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:431.411:16-0.26:018:03Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 6:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 (4% 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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