Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:11 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 59m at 3:32 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:241.26:330.26:157:36First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:571.16:460.36:147:37First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:031.16:430.56:137:37First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:181.16:300.69:580.66:127:38Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:391.210:130.46:117:38Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:201.310:400.26:117:39Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:231.511:090.16:107:40Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:401.611:430.06:097:40Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:081.86:087:41Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:451.812:24-0.16:087:42Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:321.91:18-0.16:077:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:211.92:27-0.16:067:43Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:051.93:26-0.16:067:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:431.74:160.06:057:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:121.54:580.16:047:45Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:051.25:260.26:047:46Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:131.15:340.56:037:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:401.15:250.710:090.56:037:47Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:451.210:140.26:027:47Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:131.410:480.06:027:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:331.611:25-0.16:017:49Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:071.76:017:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:461.812:06-0.26:007:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:301.812:53-0.26:007:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:181.71:47-0.16:007:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:071.72:36-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:491.63:090.05:597:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:201.43:280.05:597:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:341.33:380.15:587:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:361.13:420.25:587:54First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:311.03:380.35:587:54First Quarter31Thu
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 8:21 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 99% 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 (99% 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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