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 01m 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 - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:301.92:58-0.16:364:58Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:141.93:32-0.16:374:58Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:521.83:580.06:384:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:251.54:120.16:394:58Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:491.24:150.36:394:58Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:431.011:431.14:030.66:404:58Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:291.37:290.46:414:59Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:281.58:240.16:424:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:591.79:29-0.26:424:59Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:441.810:26-0.36:434:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:28-0.46:444:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:341.812:41-0.46:445:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:301.81:48-0.46:455:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:331.72:36-0.46:465:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:341.63:09-0.36:465:01Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:211.53:27-0.26:475:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:571.33:250.06:475:01First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:231.03:100.16:485:02First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:280.810:570.82:450.26:495:02First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:430.912:200.36:495:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:381.07:560.16:505:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:541.28:26-0.16:505:04Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:231.39:14-0.36:515:04Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:061.410:03-0.46:515:05Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:561.410:51-0.46:515:05Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:44-0.56:525:06Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:481.512:38-0.66:525:07Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:421.51:23-0.66:525:07Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:401.61:56-0.66:535:08Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:331.52:17-0.56:535:08Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:161.32:26-0.46:535:09Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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