Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 11:31 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 19m at 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 - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:220.95:461.02:160.31:170.86:187:51Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:120.96:000.61:480.53:290.66:197:51First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:061.112:130.67:590.36:197:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:081.38:200.16:207:49First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:341.49:050.06:207:48First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:101.59:59-0.16:217:47Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:551.510:46-0.26:217:47Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:541.611:24-0.26:227:46Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:141.611:57-0.26:237:45Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:201.76:237:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:101.712:25-0.26:247:43Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:551.712:46-0.16:247:42Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:411.612:580.06:257:41Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:281.51:020.16:267:40Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:241.15:141.31:010.211:53 AM1.06:267:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:281.16:051.01:000.41:140.86:277:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:371.212:500.62:360.66:277:37Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:161.43:530.46:287:36Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:281.67:310.26:287:35Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:021.78:410.16:297:34Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:511.89:52-0.16:307:33Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:501.910:49-0.26:307:32Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:061.911:34-0.26:317:31Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:402.06:317:30Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:512.012:12-0.26:327:29New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:511.812:430.06:327:28New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:561.61:010.26:337:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:031.15:001.412:570.411:06 AM1.06:337:25Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:411.16:081.112:400.712:270.96:347:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:061.212:180.91:400.76:357:23Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:581.42:520.56:357:22Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 5:15 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 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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