Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 11:31 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:14 pm (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 - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:361.23:12-0.46:235:58Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:301.26:30-0.46:225:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:301.18:00-0.56:215:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:421.09:06-0.56:196:00Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:061.09:54-0.56:186:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:541.010:24-0.46:176:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:42-0.36:166:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:001.010:48-0.26:156:02New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:540.96:480.611:420.010:300.57:147:03New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:000.86:000.611:300.111:240.37:137:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:120.75:240.711:240.37:117:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:300.65:120.912:060.111:18 AM0.47:107:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:121.012:360.07:097:06Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:241.11:12-0.17:087:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:421.21:54-0.27:077:07Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:121.32:48-0.27:057:08First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:541.46:30-0.27:047:08First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:001.48:12-0.37:037:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:121.59:12-0.47:027:09First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:301.410:06-0.47:017:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:48-0.46:597:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:421.311:12-0.26:587:11Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:301.26:120.711:300.19:240.66:577:12Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:301.05:180.711:240.410:540.36:567:12Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:240.93:540.911:060.711:480.06:557:13Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:361.26:537:14Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:001.412:36-0.26:527:14Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:361.51:30-0.36:517:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:181.52:36-0.26:507:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:001.54:18-0.26:497:16Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:481.47:18-0.16:477:17Third Quarter31Mon
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 5:52 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 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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