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 5h 48m 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 - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:131.02:51-0.26:545:10First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:120.610:470.62:150.62:520.16:545:11First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:270.72:240.26:545:11First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:140.97:270.06:545:12Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:361.18:36-0.36:545:13Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:171.39:40-0.56:545:14Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:141.310:33-0.76:555:14Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:27-0.76:555:15Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:151.412:25-0.76:555:16Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:151.31:17-0.76:555:17Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:191.31:55-0.76:555:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:201.22:17-0.56:555:18Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:071.02:20-0.46:545:19Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:440.82:11-0.36:545:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:130.69:430.41:58-0.16:545:21Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:300.38:370.52:530.31:250.06:545:22Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:270.610:320.06:545:23Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:400.87:32-0.26:545:23Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:040.98:18-0.46:535:24Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:400.99:15-0.56:535:25Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:341.010:02-0.66:535:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:411.110:45-0.76:525:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:27-0.76:525:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:411.212:08-0.86:525:29New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:371.212:44-0.86:515:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:351.21:10-0.76:515:30New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:301.21:25-0.66:505:31Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:181.01:29-0.46:505:32Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:030.78:570.41:28-0.26:495:33Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:050.48:000.51:020.21:200.06:495:34First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:270.72:390.06:485:35First 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 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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