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 5h 55m 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 - Feb 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:541.012:26-0.66:475:36New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:451.012:30-0.56:475:37New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:320.912:29-0.46:465:38Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:150.78:150.412:27-0.36:455:38Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:000.57:290.412:25-0.26:455:39Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:100.36:550.612:570.112:140.06:445:40Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:440.72:00-0.16:435:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:550.93:02-0.36:435:42First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:251.05:59-0.46:425:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:101.17:55-0.56:415:43First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:071.29:18-0.76:405:44Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:281.310:14-0.86:395:45Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:00-0.96:395:46Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:041.311:41-0.96:385:47Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:191.312:16-0.76:375:47Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:361.212:40-0.56:365:48Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:531.08:090.312:42-0.26:355:49Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:060.76:520.412:230.06:345:50Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:250.55:190.612:020.011:55 AM0.26:335:50Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:180.81:20-0.26:325:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:401.02:29-0.36:315:52Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:161.04:08-0.46:305:53Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:041.07:04-0.46:295:53Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:021.08:29-0.56:285:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:061.09:31-0.56:275:55Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:371.010:12-0.56:265:56Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:41-0.56:255:56Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:101.011:01-0.46:245:57Waning Crescent28Fri
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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