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 2h 59m 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 - May 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:591.08:250.511:020.86:147:36Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:350.93:431.08:100.610:090.66:137:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:440.83:011.17:540.810:440.46:137:37Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:171.211:130.36:127:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon2:191.311:390.26:117:39New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:391.56:107:39New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:081.512:040.16:107:40New Moon7Wed
8Thu3:421.612:300.16:097:41Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:171.61:000.16:087:41Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:501.61:380.16:077:42Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:181.62:290.16:077:43Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:391.53:230.16:067:43Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:501.44:200.26:057:44First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:271.35:310.26:057:44First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:001.26:230.36:047:45First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:191.16:510.46:047:46Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:481.17:070.610:230.66:037:46Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:240.92:071.27:110.810:320.46:037:47Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:371.411:040.26:027:48Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:411.611:430.06:027:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:071.76:017:49Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:451.812:29-0.16:017:49Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:331.81:27-0.26:007:50Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:231.82:36-0.16:007:51Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:081.73:37-0.16:007:51Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:441.54:330.05:597:52Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:041.35:300.15:597:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:581.16:020.35:597:53Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:341.06:020.45:587:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:151.05:440.611:140.45:587:54Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:341.110:580.35:587:55Waning Crescent31Sat
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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