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 3h 01m 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 - May 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:101.18:210.26:157:36First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:271.18:240.46:147:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:531.18:120.510:000.76:137:37Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:410.83:041.17:530.710:330.56:127:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:180.82:291.27:220.811:000.36:117:38Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:211.411:240.26:117:39Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:291.511:480.06:107:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:471.66:097:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:141.712:17-0.16:087:41Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:501.812:55-0.16:087:42Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:301.81:53-0.16:077:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:101.83:09-0.16:067:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:471.84:320.06:067:44Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:231.76:020.06:057:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:541.56:510.16:047:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:341.27:150.26:047:46Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:271.17:230.411:020.96:037:46Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:040.92:421.17:210.79:560.56:037:47Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:391.310:350.26:027:47Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:161.511:140.06:027:48New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:321.711:54-0.26:017:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:021.86:017:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:421.912:41-0.26:007:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:301.81:42-0.26:007:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:201.82:54-0.26:007:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:061.73:56-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:411.54:520.05:597:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:011.35:380.15:597:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:461.25:590.25:587:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:031.15:580.35:587:54First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:181.05:420.45:587:54First Quarter31Mon
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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