Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 10:53 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:00 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:331.211:06-0.56:235:57Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:321.111:22-0.46:225:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:391.111:28-0.26:215:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:510.96:110.511:260.010:440.36:205:59New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:090.75:110.611:200.211:380.16:196:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:280.64:420.811:060.46:186:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:451.112:34-0.16:176:01Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:071.21:36-0.36:156:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:431.32:50-0.36:146:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:361.46:29-0.46:136:03First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:461.37:58-0.56:126:04First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:591.310:08-0.57:117:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:451.210:58-0.57:107:05Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:34-0.47:087:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:371.211:58-0.27:077:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:541.17:070.612:050.07:067:07Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:190.96:200.611:510.211:150.47:057:08Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:380.75:140.711:340.47:047:08Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:440.64:450.912:050.211:14 AM0.57:027:09Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:511.112:450.07:017:10Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:101.21:21-0.17:007:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:341.31:57-0.26:597:11Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:031.32:41-0.16:587:12Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:391.33:52-0.16:567:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:331.37:48-0.16:557:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:461.38:50-0.26:547:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:561.39:39-0.26:537:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:451.210:15-0.26:527:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:41-0.16:507:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:341.26:240.910:570.18:380.86:497:16Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:011.15:360.811:010.310:190.66:487:16New Moon31Fri
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 4:56 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 79% 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 (79% 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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