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 1h 52m 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 - Jun 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:001.210:440.25:587:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:451.410:590.05:587:56Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:581.511:22-0.15:577:56Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:221.611:48-0.25:577:57Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:511.75:577:57Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:271.712:20-0.25:577:58Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:081.71:01-0.25:577:58Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:531.71:54-0.25:577:58Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:341.72:44-0.25:577:59Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:071.73:22-0.25:577:59Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:301.53:52-0.25:578:00Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:371.34:16-0.15:578:00Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:371.14:350.15:578:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:371.04:450.35:578:01Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:421.14:260.510:130.35:578:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:441.310:140.05:578:01Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:461.510:50-0.25:588:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:171.711:36-0.45:588:02Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:001.85:588:02New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:491.912:29-0.55:588:02New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:431.91:35-0.55:588:02New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:431.82:38-0.45:598:03Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:371.73:26-0.45:598:03Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:181.53:59-0.25:598:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:431.24:13-0.16:008:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:230.94:070.16:008:03First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:060.93:470.36:008:03First Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:381.02:250.410:590.26:018:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:461.110:230.06:018:03Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:561.310:32-0.16:018:03Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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