Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 10:01 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:331.05:000.911:170.611:370.36:477:17Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:200.94:331.111:160.86:467:18Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:341.312:190.26:457:18Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:551.41:060.06:437:19Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:241.52:040.06:427:19Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:011.63:18-0.16:417:20Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:461.56:210.06:407:21Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:491.57:53-0.16:397:21Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:041.38:55-0.16:387:22Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:251.29:490.06:367:22Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:381.010:270.27:460.96:357:23Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:491.15:210.910:420.49:110.76:347:24Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:461.05:000.910:280.610:270.56:337:24New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:240.94:031.010:100.711:160.46:327:25New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:170.93:181.19:480.911:530.26:317:25New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:301.36:307:26New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:561.412:260.16:297:27Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:261.512:580.16:287:27Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:571.51:330.06:277:28Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:281.52:180.16:267:29Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:571.53:190.16:257:29First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:251.45:440.26:247:30First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:491.37:160.26:237:30First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:151.37:550.26:227:31First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:241.28:230.26:217:32Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:501.18:410.49:051.06:207:32Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:381.04:191.18:510.59:550.86:197:33Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:451.03:391.18:540.710:340.56:187:34Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:431.02:551.28:460.911:090.36:177:34Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:401.411:460.16:167:35Full Moon30Tue
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 12:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (33% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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