Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 08m at 12:22 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 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 - Jan 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:330.910:460.52:01-0.16:545:10Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:020.610:070.51:080.51:550.06:545:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:050.48:590.63:020.41:360.16:545:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:390.710:170.16:545:12Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:560.89:22-0.16:545:13Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:290.89:25-0.26:555:14Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:140.99:49-0.36:555:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:111.010:18-0.46:555:15Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:47-0.56:555:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:041.011:17-0.56:555:17New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:511.111:46-0.56:555:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:371.112:11-0.56:555:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:281.112:29-0.46:545:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:191.012:41-0.46:545:20Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:040.912:50-0.36:545:21Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:420.78:580.51:01-0.26:545:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:160.58:330.512:360.41:110.06:545:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:410.38:080.62:080.21:080.16:545:24First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:060.77:080.06:535:25First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:270.87:54-0.26:535:25First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:041.08:54-0.46:535:26Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:551.09:44-0.56:525:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:071.110:27-0.66:525:28Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:08-0.76:525:29Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:161.111:47-0.66:515:30Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:161.012:21-0.66:515:31Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:180.912:44-0.46:505:32Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:230.812:46-0.36:505:32Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:140.68:330.312:39-0.26:495:33Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:550.47:490.312:34-0.16:495:34Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:300.26:430.41:060.112:180.06:485:35Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 6:50 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 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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