Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 6h 38m at 8:42 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:56 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Dec 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:591.83:040.06:364:58Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:371.73:460.06:374:58Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:111.64:220.16:384:58First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:421.44:480.26:394:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:291.15:020.46:394:58First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:191.05:040.66:404:58Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:301.111:301.28:050.56:414:59Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:221.49:100.26:424:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:481.610:02-0.16:424:59Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:52-0.26:434:59Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:261.711:53-0.36:444:59Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:121.81:06-0.46:445:00Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:081.72:08-0.46:455:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:091.62:57-0.36:465:00Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:041.53:34-0.26:465:01Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:471.43:58-0.16:475:01Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:231.14:000.06:475:01Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:420.93:480.26:485:02Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:540.811:540.83:210.36:495:02Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:380.910:480.36:495:03Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:351.09:210.16:505:03Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:571.19:30-0.16:505:04Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:281.210:00-0.26:515:04Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:36-0.36:515:05Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:051.311:16-0.46:515:05New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:451.412:04-0.46:525:06New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:301.412:54-0.56:525:07New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:231.41:36-0.56:525:07Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:161.42:06-0.56:535:08Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:001.42:27-0.46:535:08Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:371.22:41-0.36:535:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2:49 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 43% 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 (43% 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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