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 6h 03m 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:411.29:45-0.76:485:36Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:061.310:34-0.86:475:37Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:18-0.96:465:37Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:261.411:58-0.96:465:38Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:331.412:32-0.86:455:39Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:451.212:56-0.66:445:40Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:561.01:01-0.46:445:41Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:060.77:370.312:46-0.16:435:42Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:230.46:010.512:190.112:200.26:425:42Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:490.81:47-0.26:415:43Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:141.03:08-0.46:405:44Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:551.06:11-0.56:405:45Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:461.07:48-0.66:395:46Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:431.09:10-0.76:385:46Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:551.010:06-0.76:375:47Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:351.010:48-0.76:365:48Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:19-0.66:355:49Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:461.011:39-0.56:345:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:381.011:44-0.46:335:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:310.911:36-0.36:325:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:250.76:500.411:26-0.110:540.36:315:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:190.65:470.511:200.011:420.16:305:52Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:210.45:240.611:130.16:295:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:340.35:210.812:25-0.110:51 AM0.26:285:54Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:280.91:08-0.26:275:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:461.01:55-0.36:265:55First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:191.13:02-0.36:255:56First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:121.27:05-0.46:245:57First Quarter28Sat
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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