Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:08 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 57m at 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 - Aug 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:471.711:48-0.36:187:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:551.86:197:50Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:521.912:28-0.46:197:49Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:471.91:07-0.36:207:49Full Moon4Wed
5Thu3:451.81:39-0.36:217:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:411.62:00-0.16:217:47Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:291.32:070.16:227:46Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:481.06:151.02:020.41:360.86:227:45Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:431.11:460.63:370.66:237:44Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:591.37:340.36:247:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:151.58:290.16:247:43Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:511.69:33-0.16:257:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:361.710:32-0.26:257:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:331.711:19-0.26:267:40Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:511.711:59-0.16:267:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:071.76:277:38New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:021.712:32-0.16:287:37New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:501.612:540.06:287:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:361.51:000.26:297:35New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:211.412:550.36:297:34Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:171.05:031.212:490.411:52 AM1.06:307:33Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:571.15:451.012:440.512:570.96:307:31Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:161.26:360.812:340.62:060.76:317:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:131.312:010.73:100.66:327:29Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:251.46:490.56:327:28First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:491.57:590.36:337:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:261.69:010.26:337:26First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:131.710:000.16:347:25Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:101.810:480.06:347:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:291.911:270.06:357:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:562.06:357:21Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:44 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 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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