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 7h 11m 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:180.611:060.62:180.63:000.16:545:10First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:180.310:060.32:240.36:545:11First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:180.98:06-0.16:545:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:421.19:06-0.36:545:13Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:241.29:54-0.56:545:13Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:181.210:36-0.66:555:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:24-0.66:555:15Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:121.212:12-0.66:555:16Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:061.21:00-0.66:555:16Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:001.21:30-0.66:555:17Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:541.11:42-0.56:555:18Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:421.01:48-0.46:555:19Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:240.91:48-0.46:545:20Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:540.710:360.41:48-0.36:545:21Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:180.59:120.41:120.41:48-0.16:545:21Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:300.38:480.53:120.21:240.06:545:22Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:420.79:360.06:545:23Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:480.87:24-0.26:535:24Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:121.08:30-0.46:535:25Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:541.19:30-0.66:535:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:541.210:24-0.76:535:27Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:12-0.86:525:27Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:061.312:00-0.96:525:28New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:121.412:42-0.96:525:29New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:181.31:24-0.86:515:30New Moon25Mon
26Tue3:241.31:48-0.66:515:31Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:181.11:54-0.46:505:32Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:120.89:120.31:48-0.26:505:33Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:360.48:060.41:000.21:300.06:495:34First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:240.62:480.06:495:34First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:360.86:06-0.36:485:35First Quarter31Sun
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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