Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 1:07 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:32 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Nov 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:552.33:280.37:136:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:492.34:460.37:146:10Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:392.25:570.37:146:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:282.16:460.47:156:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:261.96:130.56:165:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:431.66:150.76:175:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:531.411:42 AM1.36:181.25:581.06:175:06Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:161.42:591.27:320.95:311.16:185:06Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:201.511:421.78:430.66:195:05Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:561.89:400.46:205:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:240.36:215:04Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:261.911:090.26:215:03Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:032.012:040.26:225:03Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:472.01:170.26:235:02Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:391.92:150.36:245:02Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:311.92:560.36:255:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:161.83:280.36:265:01Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:521.73:500.36:265:01Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:221.64:040.46:275:00Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:281.44:100.56:285:00Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:221.24:080.66:295:00Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:261.211:391.33:430.86:304:59Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:101.47:580.66:304:59Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:101.68:420.46:314:59Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:331.79:340.26:324:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:260.06:334:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:081.911:23-0.16:344:58New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:532.012:34-0.16:354:58New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:452.01:41-0.26:354:58Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:472.02:32-0.26:364:58Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 8:19 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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