Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 1:11 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:450.94:511.11:100.211:45 AM0.86:187:51Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:100.95:240.91:020.41:050.76:197:51Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:520.95:410.712:500.52:390.66:197:50Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:251.112:080.58:490.56:207:49First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:451.28:360.36:207:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:201.39:040.26:217:47First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:011.39:430.16:227:47First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:471.410:200.06:227:46Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:421.510:53-0.16:237:45Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:541.511:21-0.16:237:44Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:001.611:460.06:247:43Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:511.66:247:42Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:401.612:060.06:257:41Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:371.512:180.26:267:40Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:381.312:220.36:267:39Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:001.05:371.212:240.511:52 AM0.96:277:38Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:121.17:191.012:260.612:580.76:277:37Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:411.312:210.82:190.66:287:36Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:461.46:400.56:297:35Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:161.67:520.36:297:34Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:031.78:500.16:307:33Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:581.79:480.06:307:32Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:571.710:370.06:317:31Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:111.711:150.06:317:30Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:461.711:450.26:327:29Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:521.66:327:27New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:491.512:040.36:337:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:451.03:531.412:030.511:530.76:347:25New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:041.14:551.211:140.911:460.86:347:24New Moon29Fri
30Sat5:561.15:511.112:070.86:357:23Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:281.39:110.912:570.76:357:22Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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