Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:31 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 05m at 3:20 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:001.01:360.58:300.56:187:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:261.18:480.36:187:51First Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:461.29:290.16:197:50First Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:221.310:110.06:207:49First Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:061.310:48-0.16:207:48Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:031.411:18-0.16:217:47Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:141.411:430.06:217:47Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:121.46:227:46Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:591.512:020.06:237:45Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:441.412:150.16:237:44Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:301.412:210.26:247:43Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:181.312:260.26:247:42Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:021.05:001.212:320.311:35 AM0.96:257:41Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:231.05:351.112:400.412:310.96:267:40Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:581.16:010.912:480.51:370.86:267:39Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:501.25:540.712:470.62:580.76:277:38Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:591.38:010.56:277:37Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:221.48:390.46:287:36Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:581.59:270.26:287:35Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:411.610:140.16:297:34Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:381.710:550.06:307:33Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:001.711:310.16:307:32Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:171.86:317:31Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:201.712:020.16:317:30New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:301.612:250.36:327:29New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:461.412:350.56:327:28New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:081.15:551.212:350.611:47 AM0.96:337:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:551.18:401.012:330.812:560.86:337:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:041.312:240.92:210.76:347:24Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:171.44:050.66:357:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:491.57:450.56:357:22First Quarter31Mon
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 8:55 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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