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 8h 19m 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 - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:361.84:120.06:374:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:181.74:540.16:384:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:061.45:120.26:384:58First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:061.15:120.46:394:58First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:181.012:300.810:240.85:060.66:404:58Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:361.111:361.28:480.46:414:59Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:301.49:360.26:414:59Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:541.510:12-0.16:424:59Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:54-0.26:434:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:241.611:42-0.26:434:59Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:061.612:42-0.26:445:00Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:541.61:36-0.26:455:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:481.52:18-0.26:455:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:421.52:48-0.26:465:00Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:241.43:06-0.16:475:01Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:001.23:18-0.16:475:01Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:181.03:240.06:485:02Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:300.83:300.16:485:02Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:300.811:300.83:180.36:495:03Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:540.99:540.36:495:03Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:541.19:060.16:505:03Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:061.29:36-0.16:505:04Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:421.310:12-0.36:515:05Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:00-0.46:515:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:181.511:48-0.56:525:06New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:061.512:48-0.56:525:06New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:001.61:36-0.66:525:07Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:001.62:18-0.66:535:08Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:541.52:48-0.56:535:08Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:421.33:06-0.36:535:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:241.03:12-0.16:545:10First Quarter31Thu
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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