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 5h 09m 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:151.38:27-0.56:235:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:251.39:26-0.66:225:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:111.310:09-0.76:215:59Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:44-0.66:206:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:421.311:13-0.56:196:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:051.211:30-0.26:186:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:431.05:540.511:290.110:210.36:166:02Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:230.85:300.612:140.47:157:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:000.74:560.912:250.011:48 AM0.67:147:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:091.11:26-0.27:137:03Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:381.32:32-0.37:127:04Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:151.33:48-0.37:117:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:041.37:11-0.37:097:05Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:111.28:39-0.47:087:06Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:231.19:48-0.47:077:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:441.110:37-0.37:067:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:07-0.37:057:08Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:461.011:23-0.17:037:09Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:561.06:320.711:220.09:190.67:027:09Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:590.95:520.711:100.210:440.57:017:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:170.85:080.810:560.311:280.37:007:10New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:350.74:420.910:450.56:597:11New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:350.64:361.112:000.110:29 AM0.66:577:12New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:441.212:280.06:567:12Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:001.312:58-0.16:557:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:221.41:37-0.26:547:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:521.52:35-0.16:537:14Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:331.54:24-0.16:517:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:331.57:46-0.26:507:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:481.58:45-0.36:497:16First Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:021.59:35-0.36:487:16Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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