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 4h 16m 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 - Jan 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:411.212:16-0.56:545:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:291.212:54-0.46:545:11Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:221.21:22-0.46:545:12Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:141.11:39-0.46:545:12Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:571.11:51-0.46:545:13Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:311.02:01-0.36:545:14Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:590.82:10-0.26:555:15Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:160.610:200.52:17-0.16:555:16Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:360.62:130.06:555:16Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:200.79:500.16:555:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:260.88:27-0.16:555:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:501.09:10-0.36:545:19Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:341.29:56-0.56:545:20Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:341.310:42-0.76:545:20Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:30-0.76:545:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:341.312:21-0.86:545:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:361.41:10-0.86:545:23New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:451.31:48-0.76:535:24Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:481.22:12-0.56:535:25Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:401.02:18-0.36:535:26Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:260.79:550.32:13-0.16:535:26First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:180.38:430.41:580.21:580.16:525:27First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:060.64:160.06:525:28First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:200.77:39-0.26:525:29First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:520.88:47-0.46:515:30Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:350.99:38-0.66:515:31Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:350.910:20-0.66:505:32Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:440.910:58-0.66:505:33Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:32-0.66:495:33Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:430.912:02-0.66:495:34Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:370.912:22-0.56:485:35Full Moon31Sun
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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