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 5h 44m 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 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:101.71:100.06:157:36Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:481.72:080.06:147:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:221.73:090.06:137:37Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:521.64:030.16:127:38Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:171.54:590.16:117:38Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:071.35:500.36:117:39Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:581.16:170.46:107:40Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:231.16:290.69:320.76:097:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:450.91:371.26:260.89:540.46:087:41Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:511.410:370.16:087:42Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:581.611:200.06:077:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:281.76:067:43New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:071.812:06-0.16:067:44New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:541.81:02-0.26:057:44New Moon14Tue
15Wed3:461.82:10-0.16:057:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:351.73:11-0.16:047:45Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:161.63:570.06:037:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:461.44:300.16:037:47First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:501.24:460.36:027:47First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:241.14:410.46:027:48First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:521.04:190.56:017:49First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:071.112:240.610:420.46:017:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:231.210:240.26:017:50Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:241.310:440.16:007:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:451.511:120.06:007:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:131.611:44-0.15:597:52Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:451.75:597:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:211.712:20-0.15:597:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:031.81:02-0.15:587:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:471.81:48-0.15:587:54Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:291.82:28-0.15:587:54Waning 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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