Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 05m at 12:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:17 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jan 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:531.310:55-0.56:545:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:37-0.66:545:11Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:461.312:16-0.66:545:11Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:371.412:50-0.66:545:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:291.41:13-0.66:545:13Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:181.31:25-0.56:545:14Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:011.11:29-0.46:555:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:410.99:300.51:29-0.26:555:15Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:220.68:410.61:040.41:260.06:555:16Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:470.38:000.72:440.212:530.26:555:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:560.95:22-0.16:555:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:181.17:07-0.36:555:19Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:571.28:36-0.56:545:19Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:511.39:47-0.76:545:20Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:051.310:40-0.86:545:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:30-0.96:545:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:191.312:16-0.86:545:23New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:231.312:56-0.86:545:24New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:261.21:20-0.66:535:24New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:251.01:23-0.46:535:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:140.89:000.41:07-0.26:535:26Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:570.57:590.412:020.312:46-0.16:525:27Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:450.26:560.51:390.112:060.06:525:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:550.72:51-0.16:525:29First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:170.85:33-0.26:515:30First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:490.87:05-0.46:515:31First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:300.98:21-0.56:505:31First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:190.99:24-0.66:505:32Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:291.010:09-0.76:495:33Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:491.110:45-0.76:495:34Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:17-0.76:485:35Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 6:41 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 92% 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 (92% 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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