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 7h 15m 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 - Dec 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:282.01:19-0.36:374:58Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:272.02:31-0.36:384:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:311.93:32-0.26:384:58Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:271.84:29-0.16:394:58Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:161.65:100.06:404:58Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:011.35:230.26:414:59Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:431.05:020.46:414:59Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:060.94:170.56:424:59Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:191.011:081.19:330.46:434:59Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:031.29:290.16:444:59Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:261.49:540.06:445:00Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:571.410:23-0.26:455:00Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:57-0.26:455:00New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:331.511:37-0.26:465:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:131.512:27-0.26:475:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:011.51:18-0.36:475:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:531.51:56-0.36:485:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:401.52:24-0.36:485:02Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:171.42:44-0.36:495:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:451.33:01-0.26:495:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:061.13:14-0.16:505:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:040.811:550.83:220.16:505:04First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:440.83:120.36:515:05First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:001.07:480.26:515:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:081.28:33-0.16:525:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:431.49:35-0.46:525:06Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:341.510:31-0.56:525:07Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:30-0.66:535:08Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:301.612:36-0.76:535:08Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:301.61:36-0.76:535:09Full Moon30Sun
31Mon2:381.52:23-0.76:545:10Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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