Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:17 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 53m at 8:48 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:321.26:240.811:190.18:270.86:467:17Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:211.15:540.811:260.310:120.66:457:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:101.05:050.811:170.611:160.46:447:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:590.93:531.011:060.86:427:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:531.212:050.26:417:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:181.412:500.06:407:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:491.51:38-0.16:397:21Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:231.52:320.06:387:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:571.43:370.06:377:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:361.46:460.16:367:23First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:301.37:540.16:347:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:471.28:400.16:337:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:001.19:150.16:327:25Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:381.09:370.28:121.06:317:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:441.05:121.09:460.39:220.86:307:26Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:221.04:401.09:430.510:210.76:297:27Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:070.94:031.19:370.710:580.56:287:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:460.93:361.29:260.811:290.36:277:28Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:281.311:590.16:267:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:391.56:257:29Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:021.612:340.06:247:30Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:341.71:200.06:237:30Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:111.82:230.06:227:31Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:511.83:490.06:217:32Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:351.76:270.06:207:32Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:351.67:350.06:197:33Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:531.48:190.16:187:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:041.18:490.27:291.16:177:34Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:281.18:580.48:510.86:167:35Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:051.03:551.18:480.710:080.66:157:35Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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