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 1h 00m 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 - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:560.92:201.27:420.810:400.36:147:36Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:441.411:160.06:147:37Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:511.611:48-0.16:137:37Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:151.76:127:38Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:491.812:21-0.16:117:39Full Moon5Sun
6Mon3:311.81:01-0.16:107:39Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:171.71:590.06:107:40Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:021.73:160.06:097:41Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:401.64:340.16:087:41Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:091.55:490.16:077:42Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:131.46:290.16:077:43Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:511.36:480.26:067:43Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:321.16:530.36:057:44Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:371.16:480.510:230.76:057:44Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:480.81:501.26:290.710:140.46:047:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:181.410:340.16:047:46Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:091.611:04-0.16:037:46Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:231.811:42-0.26:037:47New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:531.96:027:48New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:362.012:33-0.36:027:48New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:302.11:48-0.36:017:49Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:282.03:12-0.36:017:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:191.94:20-0.36:007:50Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:021.85:23-0.26:007:51First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:341.56:090.06:007:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:291.16:260.25:597:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:171.16:120.411:280.75:597:52First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:560.71:341.15:320.610:180.35:597:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:321.310:320.05:587:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:171.511:00-0.25:587:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:381.711:32-0.25:587:55Full 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 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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