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 (tomorrow) : in 7h 00m at 1:11 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 pm (1.2 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 - Feb 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:560.63:02-0.16:475:36Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:300.77:12-0.26:475:37Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:110.78:20-0.46:465:38Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:570.89:16-0.56:455:39Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:550.89:55-0.56:455:39Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:150.810:26-0.56:445:40Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:51-0.56:435:41Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:220.811:11-0.46:425:42New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:160.811:23-0.46:425:43New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:100.811:29-0.36:415:44New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:080.77:440.411:32-0.210:130.36:405:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:010.77:010.411:37-0.111:020.26:395:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:490.56:310.411:450.011:500.16:385:46Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:450.46:150.511:520.16:385:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:480.36:150.612:450.011:47 AM0.26:375:48Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:310.81:49-0.16:365:48First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:010.93:04-0.16:355:49First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:430.97:17-0.26:345:50First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:321.08:26-0.46:335:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:311.09:22-0.56:325:51Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:091.010:06-0.56:315:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:43-0.56:305:53Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:411.011:14-0.46:295:54Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:030.911:35-0.26:285:54Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:350.86:430.411:390.010:120.36:275:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:520.75:580.411:340.211:120.16:265:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:360.64:450.611:310.36:255:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:340.44:420.712:100.011:18 AM0.46:245:57Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 9:03 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 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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