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 (tomorrow) : 7:40 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 43m at 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 - Sep 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:131.712:000.46:367:20New Moon1Mon
2Tue4:151.612:100.56:377:18New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:591.25:141.412:160.611:16 AM1.16:377:17Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:111.26:231.312:220.812:141.06:387:16Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:321.49:221.112:260.91:180.86:387:15Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:231.512:121.12:370.76:397:14Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:391.74:200.66:397:12First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:141.87:510.56:407:11First Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:061.88:500.46:407:10First Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:051.99:490.36:417:09Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:081.810:380.36:417:07Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:381.811:150.36:427:06Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:161.811:410.56:427:05Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:211.711:530.66:437:04Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:301.611:490.86:447:02Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:591.24:451.410:421.111:441.06:447:01Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:041.35:541.311:411.011:411.16:457:00Full Moon17Wed
18Thu5:101.48:541.212:290.96:456:59Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:111.51:200.86:466:57Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:321.62:180.76:466:56Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:591.73:260.76:476:55Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:311.76:570.76:476:54Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:131.87:520.66:486:52Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:111.88:360.66:486:51Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:131.89:190.56:496:50Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:181.89:560.66:496:49Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:011.710:250.66:506:48Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:261.710:440.76:516:46Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:341.710:540.96:516:45New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:541.44:011.69:341.310:591.16:526:44New Moon30Tue
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 1:45 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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