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 9h 56m 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 - Oct 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:051.810:540.66:526:43Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:451.711:040.86:526:42Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:561.42:581.68:451.310:531.06:536:41Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:391.44:311.510:121.210:411.16:546:40Full Moon4Thu
5Fri4:511.45:541.311:111.010:341.26:546:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:041.511:530.96:556:37Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:111.712:310.86:556:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:341.81:090.76:566:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:021.81:560.76:576:34Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:311.92:590.76:576:33Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:011.94:460.76:586:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:371.97:070.66:586:31Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:271.97:530.66:596:29Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:381.88:300.67:006:28Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:431.89:010.77:006:27Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:231.79:260.87:016:26Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:351.51:351.77:441.59:410.97:026:25Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:031.53:161.68:531.39:491.17:026:24Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:291.55:151.510:101.19:521.37:036:23New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:391.611:070.97:046:22New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:131.811:560.77:046:21New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:301.912:510.67:056:20Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:042.12:070.57:066:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:462.23:400.57:066:18Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:292.25:460.57:076:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:162.17:070.57:086:16First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:142.07:570.57:096:15First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:301.88:360.67:096:14First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:411.68:550.77:106:14Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:281.412:541.47:331.38:430.97:116:13Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:101.43:031.38:441.18:251.17:126:12Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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