Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 3:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:51 am (1.4 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 - Mar 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:241.17:04-0.26:225:58Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:191.18:20-0.36:215:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:221.09:23-0.46:205:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:061.010:09-0.46:196:00Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:45-0.36:186:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:421.011:11-0.26:176:01New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:550.911:22-0.16:166:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:110.86:270.511:170.110:090.46:146:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun5:120.76:260.512:120.27:137:03New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:070.65:360.612:100.37:127:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:560.55:370.812:390.112:030.47:117:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:540.91:200.17:107:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:170.92:040.07:097:06Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:461.02:540.07:077:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:241.04:010.07:067:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:151.07:510.07:057:08First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:121.18:52-0.17:047:08First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:151.19:47-0.17:037:09Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:29-0.17:017:10Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:231.111:00-0.17:007:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:541.111:220.06:597:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:151.16:240.711:350.210:040.66:587:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:441.05:540.711:400.411:070.46:577:12Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:070.95:140.811:430.611:550.36:557:13Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:060.94:491.011:430.76:547:13Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:581.212:440.16:537:14Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:241.31:420.06:527:14Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:571.42:520.06:517:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:381.44:290.06:497:16Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:341.37:36-0.16:487:16Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:431.28:43-0.16:477:17Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:53 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 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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