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 57m 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 - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:161.66:157:36Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:441.712:310.06:147:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:191.81:160.06:137:37Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:571.82:190.06:127:38Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:361.83:370.06:117:38Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:151.75:290.06:117:39Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:591.56:550.16:107:40Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:011.37:350.26:097:40Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:171.27:550.36:087:41Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:441.17:590.59:180.86:087:42Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:240.93:051.17:550.710:170.56:077:42Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:021.310:590.26:067:43Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:481.511:360.06:067:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:061.66:057:44New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:371.712:13-0.16:057:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:161.712:54-0.16:047:45Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:591.71:43-0.16:037:46Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:421.62:410.06:037:47Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:191.63:360.06:027:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:471.54:310.16:027:48First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:541.35:300.26:017:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:311.26:080.26:017:49First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:291.16:240.36:017:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:471.16:290.511:340.76:007:50Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:400.72:071.16:220.610:350.56:007:51Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:401.210:470.35:597:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:301.411:090.15:597:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:371.611:38-0.15:597:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:571.75:587:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:281.812:13-0.25:587:54Full Moon30Sun
31Mon3:091.912:59-0.25:587:54Full Moon31Mon
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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