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 10h 19m 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 - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:181.610:53-0.36:187:51Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:251.711:32-0.36:197:50Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:411.86:197:49Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:431.812:07-0.36:207:49Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:411.812:39-0.26:217:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon3:491.61:02-0.16:217:47Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:001.31:100.26:227:46Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:390.96:141.01:030.412:220.86:227:45Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:201.09:400.812:500.61:560.66:237:44Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:361.212:120.83:380.46:247:43Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:531.47:200.26:247:43Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:331.58:260.06:257:42Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:251.69:31-0.16:257:41Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:211.610:25-0.16:267:40Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:231.611:06-0.16:277:39Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:431.611:370.06:277:38Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:591.611:570.16:287:37Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:491.56:287:36New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:341.512:040.26:297:35New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:221.412:000.311:530.46:297:34New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:461.04:171.211:001.011:490.56:307:32New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:381.15:121.111:530.811:480.66:307:31Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:111.26:111.012:370.76:317:30Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:091.31:250.66:327:29Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:191.42:250.56:327:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:391.53:500.56:337:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:101.67:500.36:337:26First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:581.78:460.26:347:25First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:551.89:390.16:347:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:541.910:240.06:357:22Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:101.911:010.16:357:21Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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