Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 10h 15m at 7:40 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:15 am (1.5 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 - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:240.96:040.92:300.42:390.86:187:51Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:231.02:120.68:150.56:197:50Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:451.28:370.26:197:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:001.39:250.06:207:49Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:341.510:16-0.16:217:48Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:191.511:00-0.26:217:47Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:191.511:38-0.26:227:46Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:311.66:227:45Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:291.612:12-0.16:237:45New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:181.612:38-0.16:247:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:041.512:550.06:247:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:501.51:010.16:257:42New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:331.41:030.26:257:41Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:101.21:050.36:267:40Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:571.05:431.01:080.412:570.96:267:39Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:201.16:090.81:080.52:220.86:277:38Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:091.212:470.63:420.66:287:37First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:151.37:560.46:287:36First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:341.58:390.36:297:35First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:061.69:350.16:297:34First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:491.710:280.06:307:33Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:481.811:11-0.16:307:32Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:121.911:51-0.16:317:31Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:251.96:327:29Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:271.912:260.06:327:28Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:361.812:560.16:337:27Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:481.61:130.36:337:26Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:011.15:591.31:150.611:48 AM1.06:347:25Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:461.18:591.11:070.81:140.86:347:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:231.312:461.02:510.66:357:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:321.55:090.56:357:21Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:57 am — 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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