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 8h 48m 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 - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:451.87:520.57:126:11First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:521.77:000.66:135:10First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:011.58:50 AM1.56:131.56:550.76:145:09Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:571.411:28 AM1.37:241.26:430.96:155:09Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:591.41:561.28:281.06:231.06:165:08Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:141.59:160.86:165:07Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:541.79:500.66:175:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:541.810:220.46:185:06Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:082.010:590.36:195:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:362.111:510.26:195:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue2:172.11:210.26:205:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:092.22:510.26:215:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:022.24:090.16:225:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:512.15:130.16:235:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:402.05:530.26:245:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:401.86:130.46:245:02Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:531.56:130.66:255:01Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:041.312:021.16:441.16:000.86:265:01Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:141.37:580.76:275:00Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:091.411:461.79:070.46:285:00Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:570.26:285:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:031.810:420.06:295:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:341.911:320.06:304:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:141.912:440.06:314:59New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:031.92:000.06:324:59Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:001.92:570.06:334:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:541.83:420.16:334:59Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:391.74:160.16:344:58Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:151.64:350.26:354:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:421.44:390.36:364:58First Quarter30Sun
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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