Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 3:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 7:52 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jun 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:491.75:587:55Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:281.712:34-0.25:587:55Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:151.71:27-0.25:577:56Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:041.72:23-0.15:577:56Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:471.53:08-0.15:577:57Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:201.43:400.05:577:57Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:361.24:000.15:577:58Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:241.04:100.35:577:58Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:001.04:080.45:577:59Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:321.03:320.511:390.45:577:59Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:441.110:560.25:577:59Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:281.210:550.15:578:00Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:431.311:130.05:578:00Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:081.411:38-0.15:578:00Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:371.55:578:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:091.612:07-0.15:578:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:461.612:38-0.25:578:01New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:261.61:12-0.25:588:02New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:071.61:46-0.25:588:02Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:421.52:17-0.15:588:02Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:101.42:44-0.15:588:02Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:271.23:070.05:588:03First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:331.03:280.25:598:03First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:561.03:430.35:598:03First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:201.03:360.510:380.35:598:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:291.210:380.16:008:03Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:361.311:02-0.16:008:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:101.511:36-0.26:008:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:531.66:018:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:361.612:15-0.36:018:03Full Moon30Sat
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 11:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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