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 2h 53m 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 - Sep 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:291.89:290.16:367:20Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:331.710:200.16:367:19Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:451.710:580.26:377:18Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:291.611:240.36:377:17Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:381.611:320.56:387:15Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:301.511:220.76:387:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:241.13:291.49:461.111:080.86:397:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:451.24:361.210:571.011:010.96:407:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:011.35:391.111:410.910:571.06:407:11New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:521.48:141.112:180.86:417:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:061.512:550.76:417:08Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:271.61:420.66:427:07Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:541.72:540.66:427:06Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:261.86:510.66:437:04First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:071.87:500.56:437:03First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:041.98:360.46:447:02First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:061.99:190.46:447:01First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:091.99:580.46:456:59Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:501.810:290.56:456:58Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:361.810:480.76:466:57Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:531.33:101.78:091.310:501.06:466:56Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:151.35:031.59:481.110:431.26:476:54Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:211.47:011.511:020.910:321.46:486:53Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:341.611:590.76:486:52Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:501.81:010.66:496:51Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:272.02:310.56:496:49Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:092.14:460.56:506:48Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:552.16:530.56:506:47Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:482.07:550.46:516:46Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:571.98:460.56:516:45Third Quarter30Mon
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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