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 10h 14m at 11:00 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Sep 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:151.64:050.46:367:21First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:431.77:230.46:367:19First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:231.78:280.36:377:18First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:201.79:290.26:377:17First Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:231.710:170.26:387:16Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:341.810:520.26:387:15Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:071.811:180.26:397:13Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:161.911:370.26:397:12Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:081.811:470.46:407:11Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:041.711:480.66:407:10Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:371.34:151.610:141.311:460.86:417:08Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:291.35:351.411:301.011:411.06:417:07Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:451.48:031.212:220.86:427:06Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:241.61:150.66:437:05Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:281.82:200.56:437:04Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:492.03:450.46:447:02Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:242.17:190.46:447:01Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:172.18:310.26:457:00Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:302.19:340.26:456:59Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:452.110:250.26:466:57Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:142.011:030.36:466:56Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:032.011:270.46:476:55Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:161.811:340.76:476:54New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:391.33:411.69:061.311:200.96:486:52New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:511.35:221.410:501.111:011.16:486:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:401.58:231.311:480.910:281.36:496:50New Moon26Tue
27Wed4:101.712:340.76:506:49Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:221.81:190.66:506:47Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:471.92:090.66:516:46Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:162.03:160.66:516:45Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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