Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 07m at 2:31 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:17 pm (1.6 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:061.311:270.26:147:36Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:201.56:147:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:501.612:060.16:137:37Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:291.612:480.06:127:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:121.61:370.06:117:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:511.62:310.16:107:39Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:261.53:210.16:107:40Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:531.44:100.26:097:41Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:551.25:120.36:087:41Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:591.16:080.46:077:42Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:231.16:310.46:077:42Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:551.16:390.511:120.76:067:43Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:080.72:231.16:410.610:300.56:067:44Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:001.210:470.46:057:44Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:551.311:110.26:047:45Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:031.511:380.16:047:46New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:221.66:037:46New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:501.712:080.06:037:47New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:261.712:450.06:027:48New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:071.81:310.06:027:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:471.72:250.06:017:49Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:221.63:150.06:017:49Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:511.53:590.16:007:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:591.34:410.26:007:51First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:401.15:190.46:007:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:211.15:450.511:210.75:597:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:360.71:591.15:540.710:430.45:597:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:181.210:540.25:597:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:001.411:210.05:587:53Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:181.511:54-0.15:587:54Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:481.65:587:54Full Moon31Tue
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 9:24 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 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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