Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 54m at 1:11 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:15 pm (1.4 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 - Jul 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:051.61:40-0.36:018:03New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:571.52:13-0.26:028:03Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:401.32:29-0.16:028:03Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:111.12:280.16:038:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:130.85:200.82:200.23:010.86:038:03Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:170.92:000.36:048:03First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:271.012:100.410:300.26:048:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:281.110:050.16:058:03First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:521.210:19-0.16:058:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:291.310:45-0.26:058:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:181.411:14-0.26:068:02Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:161.411:44-0.26:078:02Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:081.56:078:01Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:521.612:12-0.36:088:01Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:351.612:38-0.26:088:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:191.512:59-0.26:098:00Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:041.41:12-0.16:098:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:441.31:200.06:108:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:080.95:161.11:270.112:270.96:107:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:360.95:340.81:330.32:210.76:117:59Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:061.01:310.411:250.56:117:58Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:481.28:430.36:127:58Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:001.39:190.06:137:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:321.510:07-0.16:137:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:171.610:52-0.36:147:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:181.611:33-0.36:147:55Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:311.76:157:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:311.612:10-0.36:167:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:231.612:43-0.26:167:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:151.41:08-0.16:177:53New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:071.31:160.16:177:52Waxing 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 8:43 am — 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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