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 4h 55m 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 - Feb 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:380.95:14-0.26:485:36First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:101.07:22-0.56:475:36First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:541.18:51-0.66:465:37Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:521.19:55-0.76:465:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:161.110:45-0.86:455:39Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:31-0.86:445:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:331.112:12-0.76:445:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:371.112:44-0.66:435:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:391.012:57-0.56:425:42Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:340.912:51-0.36:415:43Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:180.78:200.312:37-0.26:415:44Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:010.56:580.412:23-0.16:405:45Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:560.36:250.51:020.111:53 AM0.16:395:45Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:320.72:05-0.16:385:46Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:530.83:03-0.26:375:47Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:240.96:08-0.36:365:48Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:030.97:36-0.46:355:49Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:511.08:54-0.56:355:49Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:581.19:48-0.66:345:50Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:351.110:29-0.66:335:51Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:04-0.76:325:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:461.211:34-0.66:315:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:491.211:57-0.56:305:53New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:581.112:09-0.36:295:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:071.07:280.412:10-0.16:285:54Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:210.76:080.512:040.16:275:55Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:430.55:170.712:020.111:48 AM0.46:265:56Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:210.91:14-0.16:245:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:471.12:27-0.36:235:57First Quarter29Wed
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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