Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 9:50 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 25m at 8:56 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Nov 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:232.012:110.37:136:11Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:542.21:150.27:146:10Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:402.32:520.27:146:09Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:332.33:340.26:155:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:272.25:130.26:165:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:212.16:140.26:175:07Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:261.96:550.46:175:06Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:421.77:180.56:185:06Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:451.47:120.76:195:05Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:451.312:401.27:071.16:460.96:205:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:051.33:331.18:320.96:141.06:215:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:031.49:340.66:215:03Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:381.610:090.56:225:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:471.710:380.36:235:02New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:091.811:070.36:245:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:381.911:410.26:255:01New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:161.912:320.26:265:01Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:001.91:440.26:265:01Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:441.92:460.26:275:00Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:231.83:430.26:285:00Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:571.84:350.26:295:00First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:271.75:100.26:304:59First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:481.55:310.36:314:59First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:171.35:420.56:314:59First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:481.25:440.76:324:59Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:571.28:050.76:334:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:041.411:471.69:010.46:344:58Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:540.16:354:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:051.810:47-0.16:354:58Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:411.911:52-0.26:364:58Full Moon30Fri
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 3:23 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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