Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 31m at 9:50 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:48 am (1.8 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 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:471.610:030.06:374:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:38-0.16:384:58New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:181.711:17-0.16:384:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:541.712:06-0.16:394:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:381.71:08-0.16:404:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:301.61:59-0.16:414:58Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:231.62:35-0.16:414:59Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:071.63:02-0.16:424:59Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:421.53:22-0.16:434:59Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:071.43:370.06:434:59First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:101.13:470.16:444:59First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:141.03:490.36:455:00First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:110.911:151.03:250.56:455:00First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:391.28:060.36:465:00Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:411.48:460.06:475:01Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:101.59:40-0.26:475:01Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:531.710:35-0.46:485:02Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:37-0.56:485:02Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:451.812:49-0.66:495:02Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:451.81:53-0.66:495:03Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:541.82:41-0.66:505:03Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:561.73:19-0.56:505:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:471.43:44-0.36:515:04Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:301.13:43-0.16:515:05Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:090.811:350.63:220.26:525:06Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:530.82:320.36:525:06Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:231.08:080.06:525:07Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:411.18:57-0.26:535:07Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:161.29:41-0.46:535:08Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:031.210:22-0.56:535:09Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:561.311:04-0.56:535:10New Moon31Tue
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 3:49 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 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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