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 19m 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 - Aug 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:471.48:420.06:187:51Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:141.69:43-0.26:197:50Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:551.710:42-0.36:197:50Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:521.711:31-0.46:207:49Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:091.86:207:48Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:211.812:17-0.46:217:47New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:191.812:58-0.36:227:46New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:131.71:32-0.26:227:46New Moon8Mon
9Tue4:031.51:490.06:237:45Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:461.31:450.26:237:44Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:540.95:221.11:310.312:290.96:247:43Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:381.05:540.81:140.52:120.76:257:42Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:381.16:150.612:370.63:370.66:257:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:391.37:320.46:267:40First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:591.48:050.26:267:39First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:311.58:570.16:277:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:111.69:550.06:277:37First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:011.610:420.06:287:36Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:091.711:21-0.16:297:35Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:331.811:55-0.16:297:34Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:341.96:307:33Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:251.912:22-0.16:307:32Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:201.812:430.06:317:31Full Moon23Tue
24Wed4:221.612:550.26:317:30Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:031.15:241.412:560.411:30 AM1.16:327:28Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:511.17:021.112:510.612:510.86:337:27Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:421.312:380.92:160.66:337:26Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:331.53:410.46:347:25Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:541.77:090.36:347:24Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:351.88:260.16:357:23Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:311.99:370.06:357:22Third Quarter31Wed
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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