Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 28m at 5:04 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:271.810:580.16:367:20Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:551.811:360.26:367:19Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:171.86:377:18Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:161.712:050.36:377:17Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:141.612:220.46:387:16Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:151.512:220.66:387:14Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:501.15:091.312:160.711:36 AM1.06:397:13Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:121.26:001.112:120.912:300.96:397:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:501.312:031.01:250.86:407:11Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:021.52:290.76:417:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:251.63:390.76:417:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:571.67:220.66:427:07Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:401.78:130.56:427:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:341.79:020.56:437:05Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:301.79:480.46:437:03Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:351.810:260.46:447:02Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:131.810:560.46:447:01Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:271.811:180.56:457:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:281.811:310.76:456:58New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:421.711:380.86:466:57New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:331.35:061.610:381.211:411.06:466:56New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:531.46:451.411:391.011:421.26:476:55New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:171.512:340.96:476:53Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:131.71:400.76:486:52Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:321.93:040.76:496:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:042.06:160.66:496:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:472.07:410.56:506:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:472.08:410.46:506:47First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:591.99:380.46:516:46Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:091.910:240.56:516:45Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 9:50 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 15% 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 Waxing Crescent (15% 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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