Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:11 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 4:15 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:541.46:028:03Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:371.512:08-0.26:028:03Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:181.512:33-0.26:038:03Full Moon3Sat
4Sun3:001.512:54-0.26:038:03Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:431.41:10-0.16:038:03Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:221.31:22-0.16:048:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:531.21:330.06:048:03Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:131.01:450.06:058:02Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:250.95:160.81:570.22:550.86:058:02Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:011.02:020.36:068:02Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:451.11:170.49:480.36:068:02Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:471.29:500.16:078:01Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:071.410:22-0.16:078:01Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:451.511:00-0.26:088:01Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:421.611:39-0.36:098:00Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:441.76:098:00Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:401.712:17-0.46:108:00New Moon17Sat
18Sun2:331.712:56-0.36:107:59New Moon18Sun
19Mon3:291.51:30-0.26:117:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue4:241.31:51-0.16:117:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:071.11:550.16:127:58Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:050.95:320.81:500.31:420.86:137:57Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:280.91:390.46:137:57First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:331.012:280.58:580.36:147:56First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:371.19:200.16:147:56First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:061.29:560.06:157:55First Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:451.310:31-0.16:157:54Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:341.311:02-0.16:167:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:371.411:29-0.16:177:53Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:431.411:52-0.16:177:52Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:331.56:187:51Full Moon31Sat
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 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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