Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 10:08 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 9:21 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:231.03:320.06:018:03Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:151.03:330.26:028:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:541.13:020.59:480.26:028:03Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:241.39:49-0.16:038:03Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:381.510:30-0.36:038:03Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:151.611:17-0.46:048:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:081.86:048:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:071.812:08-0.56:058:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:031.81:02-0.56:058:02New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:011.81:57-0.56:068:02New Moon10Sun
11Mon3:571.72:40-0.46:068:02Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:431.53:05-0.36:078:02Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:161.33:12-0.16:078:01Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:331.03:030.16:088:01Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:270.82:450.26:088:01First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:550.91:550.311:150.36:098:00First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:341.19:420.16:098:00First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:441.29:420.06:107:59First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:081.310:16-0.26:107:59Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:441.410:55-0.26:117:59Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:361.511:35-0.36:127:58Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:381.66:127:58Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:331.712:14-0.36:137:57Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:221.812:52-0.46:137:56Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:111.81:26-0.46:147:56Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:591.71:51-0.36:147:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:411.52:06-0.26:157:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:181.32:110.06:167:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:240.95:471.02:120.21:530.96:167:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:291.02:040.46:177:53Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun8:471.212:310.68:040.36:177:52Third 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 3:44 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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