Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : 10:46 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 9h 41m at 9:48 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Oct 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:112.17:360.46:526:43First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:092.08:330.46:536:42First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:271.99:190.46:536:41First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:401.99:520.56:546:40Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:571.810:090.66:546:38Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:401.710:100.76:556:37Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:461.51:501.68:171.49:590.96:566:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:031.43:071.59:451.39:421.16:566:35Full Moon8Wed
9Thu4:171.54:541.410:451.19:231.26:576:34Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:451.711:220.96:576:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat3:361.811:540.76:586:31Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:452.012:280.66:596:30Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:062.11:130.56:596:29Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:372.22:310.57:006:28Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:152.25:020.57:006:27Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:592.36:590.47:016:26Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:542.37:520.37:026:25Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:092.28:340.37:026:24Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:232.19:070.57:036:23Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:481.99:250.77:046:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:111.51:401.67:341.49:181.07:046:21Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:221.44:071.59:041.28:571.27:056:20Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:071.510:240.87:066:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:121.811:190.67:076:18New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:182.012:050.47:076:17New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:452.112:560.37:086:16Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:242.22:110.47:096:15Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:122.23:470.47:096:14Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:012.15:400.47:106:13Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:502.06:500.47:116:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:411.97:300.47:126:12First Quarter31Fri
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 4:17 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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