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 7h 57m 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 - Jul 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:581.51:16-0.26:028:03Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:431.41:39-0.16:028:03Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:241.31:54-0.16:028:03Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:571.22:050.06:038:03Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:171.02:150.06:038:03Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:080.92:230.16:048:03Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:070.92:270.26:048:03Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:350.92:110.311:310.36:058:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:341.010:200.26:058:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:491.210:270.06:068:02Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:171.310:54-0.16:068:02Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:591.411:27-0.26:078:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:451.66:078:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:301.712:01-0.36:088:01New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:151.712:38-0.36:088:00New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:061.71:14-0.36:098:00New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:001.61:46-0.26:108:00Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:481.42:08-0.16:107:59Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:241.22:190.16:117:59Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:540.95:400.92:260.32:280.86:117:58First Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:200.92:260.411:330.56:127:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:351.09:200.36:127:57First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:311.29:510.16:137:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:581.310:30-0.16:147:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:411.411:06-0.26:147:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:391.411:40-0.26:157:55Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:401.46:157:54Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:301.512:10-0.26:167:54Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:151.412:35-0.16:177:53Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:001.412:500.06:177:52Full Moon30Sat
31Sun3:451.312:570.16:187:52Full Moon31Sun
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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