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 1h 55m 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 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:091.89:290.66:526:43Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:201.79:580.76:536:42Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:541.59:580.96:536:41Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:451.42:221.48:181.29:211.06:546:40Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:161.43:591.39:291.18:541.26:546:39New Moon5Sat
6Sun3:181.55:311.310:291.08:271.26:556:37New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:521.611:090.86:556:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:031.711:410.86:566:35New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:281.812:120.76:576:34New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:001.912:490.76:576:33Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:352.01:450.76:586:32Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:102.03:130.76:596:30Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:452.05:150.66:596:29Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:222.06:430.67:006:28First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:072.07:250.67:006:27First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:151.97:540.67:016:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:271.88:120.87:026:25Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:411.512:161.67:001.58:181.07:026:24Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:481.52:501.58:091.38:171.27:036:23Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:591.55:091.59:161.08:081.47:046:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:581.610:260.87:046:21Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:491.911:230.67:056:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:152.112:210.57:066:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:562.21:390.47:076:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:482.23:180.47:076:17Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:422.24:440.47:086:16Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:322.16:080.57:096:15Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:212.07:030.57:096:14Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:151.87:360.67:106:14Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:231.67:460.87:116:13Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:251.49:30 AM1.37:011.37:290.97:126:12Waning Crescent31Thu
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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