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 5h 24m 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 - Jan 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:091.08:55-0.16:545:10Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:371.19:33-0.36:545:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:191.210:15-0.56:545:11Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:59-0.66:545:12New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:081.311:49-0.66:545:13New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:591.412:41-0.76:545:14New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:561.51:27-0.76:555:15New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:591.42:02-0.76:555:15Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:541.32:24-0.66:555:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:401.12:34-0.46:555:17Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:210.811:040.52:35-0.26:555:18First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:020.59:430.52:070.42:280.06:545:19First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:460.76:420.16:545:19First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:490.97:43-0.26:545:20First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:171.08:52-0.46:545:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:011.19:47-0.66:545:22Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:001.110:33-0.76:545:23Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:19-0.76:545:24Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:041.112:04-0.76:535:25Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:011.112:45-0.66:535:25Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:581.11:13-0.66:535:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:541.01:24-0.56:525:27Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:420.91:24-0.46:525:28Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:210.81:22-0.36:525:29Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:550.69:020.41:20-0.26:515:30Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:290.48:190.41:150.31:13-0.16:515:31Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:120.18:050.52:420.112:310.06:505:31Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:100.76:15-0.16:505:32Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:270.87:11-0.36:495:33Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:550.98:22-0.46:495:34Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:371.09:27-0.66:485:35Waning Crescent31Mon
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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