Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 12h 03m at 10:46 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:57 am (1.9 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 - Sep 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:021.24:501.211:411.011:450.76:367:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:061.35:511.112:280.86:367:19Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:521.41:110.76:377:18Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:551.51:550.66:377:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:081.62:490.56:387:16Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:301.74:230.56:387:14Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:041.88:030.36:397:13Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:001.99:050.26:397:12Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:072.09:580.16:407:11Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:152.010:400.16:417:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:462.111:120.16:417:08Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:142.011:370.36:427:07Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:261.911:510.56:427:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:011.711:490.86:437:05New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:181.25:501.510:561.011:371.16:437:03New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:031.48:531.412:030.76:447:02Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:311.71:060.56:447:01Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:461.92:220.46:457:00Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:182.14:030.46:456:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:582.17:030.36:466:57First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:502.18:180.36:466:56First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:032.09:200.36:476:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:211.910:090.36:476:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:391.910:420.46:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:271.810:580.56:496:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:351.710:530.76:496:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:021.42:301.68:471.310:330.96:506:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:211.43:451.410:201.210:111.06:506:47Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:301.55:171.311:121.09:481.26:516:46Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:041.611:470.86:516:45Full Moon30Wed
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 4:51 am — 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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