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 1h 49m 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 - Apr 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:581.38:25-0.16:467:17Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:111.29:16-0.16:457:18Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:231.19:520.06:447:18Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:090.16:437:19Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:481.05:160.910:060.39:100.76:427:20Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:190.94:360.99:450.410:210.66:407:20Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:050.83:481.09:190.611:000.46:397:21New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:490.83:211.28:430.711:290.26:387:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:191.311:540.06:377:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:311.46:367:23New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:541.612:22-0.16:357:23Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:251.612:59-0.16:347:24Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:021.71:56-0.16:327:25Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:421.83:30-0.16:317:25Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:281.76:24-0.16:307:26First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:261.77:31-0.16:297:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:391.58:14-0.16:287:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:551.38:470.06:277:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:511.09:040.28:011.06:267:28Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:531.14:031.08:580.59:250.66:257:29Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:321.02:491.18:380.810:290.36:247:30Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:571.411:150.06:237:30Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:041.611:56-0.26:227:31Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:321.76:217:31Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:121.812:42-0.26:207:32Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:001.81:42-0.26:197:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:491.83:08-0.16:187:33Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:361.74:570.06:177:34Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:181.66:330.06:167:35Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:581.47:190.16:157:35Third Quarter30Wed
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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