Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 7:40 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 41m at 7:51 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:541.910:500.66:526:43Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:431.811:080.86:536:42Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:111.43:161.78:311.411:081.06:536:41Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:471.45:061.510:111.211:011.26:546:39Full Moon4Sun
5Mon4:541.47:021.411:191.010:531.36:546:38Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:541.612:110.86:556:37Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:041.81:020.76:566:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:321.92:030.76:566:35Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:051.93:130.66:576:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:401.95:210.76:576:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:181.97:100.66:586:31Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:061.97:560.66:596:30Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:161.88:320.66:596:29Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:261.79:010.77:006:28Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:411.79:200.77:016:27Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:381.512:481.67:401.59:290.97:016:26Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:091.52:091.58:401.49:311.07:026:25Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:371.53:451.59:511.29:321.17:036:24New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:041.55:311.410:461.09:301.37:036:23New Moon19Mon
20Tue3:391.611:260.97:046:22New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:351.812:040.77:056:21New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:511.912:490.67:056:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:192.01:530.57:066:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:542.13:170.57:076:18Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:332.15:210.57:076:17First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:162.16:570.57:086:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:122.07:470.57:096:15First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:281.98:240.67:106:14First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:411.78:450.77:106:13Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:431.512:461.57:191.48:460.97:116:12Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:171.43:101.48:351.28:371.17:126:12Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 minimum.

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 (54% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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