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 9h 27m 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 - Oct 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:071.43:181.68:191.310:041.16:526:43Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:241.45:221.59:471.09:471.36:536:42Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:591.510:580.86:536:41Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:411.811:530.66:546:39Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:072.012:500.56:546:38Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:492.12:120.56:556:37Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:362.14:030.56:566:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:232.16:120.56:566:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:112.07:190.56:576:34Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:071.98:030.56:576:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:181.88:350.66:586:31Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:241.78:500.76:596:30Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:371.58:440.96:596:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:191.41:181.48:031.38:251.07:006:28Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:351.43:001.39:051.18:071.17:016:27Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:431.55:081.310:031.07:421.37:016:26Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:231.710:460.87:026:25New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:261.811:200.77:036:24New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:441.911:540.67:036:23New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:122.012:350.67:046:22Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:502.11:400.57:056:21Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:312.23:150.57:056:20Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:132.24:460.57:066:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:542.26:100.57:076:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:392.16:580.57:076:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:391.97:270.67:086:16First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:571.77:390.87:096:15First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:451.510:48 AM1.57:021.47:371.07:106:14Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:591.43:111.48:141.17:291.27:106:13Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:061.59:220.87:116:12Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:141.710:300.67:126:12Full Moon31Wed
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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