Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 12h 03m at 9:17 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:21 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Sep 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:191.25:421.212:200.612:191.06:367:20Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:501.36:561.012:210.81:120.86:377:19Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:421.412:110.92:130.76:377:17Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:491.63:210.66:387:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:081.77:160.56:387:15First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:441.88:220.46:397:14First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:361.99:240.26:397:13First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:362.010:200.16:407:11Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:472.011:030.16:407:10Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:282.011:390.26:417:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:462.06:417:08Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:591.912:070.36:427:06Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:291.712:230.66:427:05Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:171.26:041.512:220.811:19 AM1.16:437:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:451.38:561.312:131.112:270.96:437:03Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:101.51:400.76:447:01Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:241.73:020.66:457:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:521.95:120.56:456:59Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:291.97:320.46:466:58Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:191.98:340.46:466:56Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:261.89:310.46:476:55Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:341.810:150.46:476:54Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:511.810:450.56:486:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:341.711:010.66:486:51Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:391.711:050.76:496:50Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:331.611:020.86:496:49New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:061.43:391.510:061.310:581.06:506:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:281.44:561.411:061.110:571.16:506:46New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:031.56:231.311:471.010:551.26:516:45New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:551.712:230.86:526:44Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 3:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 (62% 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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