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 9h 57m 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 - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:532.11:170.46:125:11Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:382.12:590.46:135:10Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:212.24:330.36:145:10Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:042.25:330.36:155:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:512.16:080.36:155:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:531.96:300.46:165:07Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:081.76:370.66:175:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:451.411:40 AM1.46:371.36:340.96:185:06Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:451.43:031.27:430.96:171.26:185:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:361.58:490.66:195:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:041.89:470.36:205:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:182.010:400.16:215:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:502.111:410.16:225:03New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:342.21:130.16:235:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:292.22:400.16:235:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:312.13:540.16:245:02Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:262.04:570.16:255:01Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:151.85:380.26:265:01First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:021.65:560.46:275:01First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:521.45:490.56:275:00First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:041.25:240.76:285:00First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:121.212:440.810:250.84:300.86:295:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:131.311:401.48:380.66:304:59Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:421.69:130.36:314:59Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:460.26:324:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:001.710:200.16:324:59Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:261.811:020.06:334:59Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:001.811:590.06:344:58Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:441.91:150.06:354:58Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:371.92:14-0.16:364:58Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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