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 1h 16m 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 - Jul 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:241.93:00-0.56:028:03Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:101.63:30-0.46:028:03Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:441.33:42-0.16:028:03Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:470.93:370.13:170.96:038:03First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:240.93:170.410:470.46:038:03First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:041.19:180.16:048:03First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:521.39:48-0.26:048:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:131.510:30-0.36:058:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:511.511:13-0.46:058:02Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:431.611:55-0.46:068:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:431.66:068:02Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:371.612:38-0.46:078:02Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:281.61:17-0.36:078:01Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:161.61:47-0.36:088:01Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:001.52:04-0.26:088:01Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:361.42:09-0.26:098:00Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:031.22:10-0.16:098:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:221.02:090.06:107:59Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:080.92:060.26:117:59Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:321.01:470.311:220.46:117:58Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:171.28:330.26:127:58Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:201.39:040.06:127:57Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:411.510:01-0.26:137:57Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:171.610:55-0.36:137:56Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:151.811:43-0.56:147:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:311.96:157:55Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:372.012:30-0.56:157:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:382.01:15-0.56:167:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:401.91:54-0.46:167:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:391.62:20-0.26:177:53Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:291.32:270.06:187:52Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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