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 4h 16m 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 - Apr 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:15-0.26:477:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:191.310:420.06:467:18Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:271.25:260.810:520.39:360.66:447:18Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:401.04:240.910:420.610:510.36:437:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:451.03:041.110:180.911:420.06:427:19Full Moon5Sun
6Mon3:051.46:417:20Full Moon6Mon
7Tue3:341.612:29-0.26:407:21Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:141.71:22-0.26:397:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:571.72:30-0.26:377:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:421.64:14-0.16:367:22Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:311.56:58-0.16:357:23Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:331.48:02-0.16:347:24Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:471.38:490.06:337:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:531.19:200.16:327:25Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:091.09:310.28:120.96:317:26Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:371.04:341.09:140.49:340.76:307:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:350.93:451.08:450.610:280.56:297:27Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:480.82:591.18:130.711:010.36:277:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:441.311:260.16:267:28New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:491.511:500.06:257:29New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:061.66:247:29New Moon21Tue
22Wed3:321.712:17-0.16:237:30Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:071.712:54-0.16:227:31Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:471.81:54-0.16:217:31Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:281.83:290.06:207:32Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:101.85:46-0.16:197:32First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:561.76:59-0.16:197:33First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:591.57:400.06:187:34First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:141.38:050.16:177:34First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:101.18:130.38:210.96:167:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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