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 4h 06m 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:221.81:430.86:526:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:461.92:540.76:536:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:141.95:430.76:536:40Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:512.07:230.66:546:39Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:481.98:110.66:546:38Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:571.98:530.66:556:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:061.89:320.76:566:36Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:331.710:000.86:566:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:241.52:261.77:551.410:101.06:576:33Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:041.44:261.69:141.210:131.26:586:32New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:291.56:111.510:341.010:151.46:586:31New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:161.611:330.96:596:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:181.812:270.76:596:29Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:501.91:320.67:006:28Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:302.02:570.67:016:27Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:102.04:350.67:016:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:512.06:370.67:026:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:351.97:310.67:036:24First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:331.78:080.77:036:23First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:451.68:300.87:046:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:521.58:350.87:056:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:291.412:191.47:551.38:291.07:056:20Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:081.42:101.38:511.28:221.17:066:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:291.43:571.39:521.18:161.17:076:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:561.55:371.310:410.98:011.27:086:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:521.611:160.87:086:16Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:051.711:480.77:096:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:281.812:220.67:106:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:571.91:050.67:106:13Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:302.02:060.67:116:12Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:042.03:150.57:126:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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