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 4h 46m 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 - Apr 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:141.57:37-0.26:477:17Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:311.48:42-0.26:467:17Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:441.29:35-0.26:457:18Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:401.110:120.06:437:19Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:220.910:280.28:180.86:427:19Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:060.94:530.910:120.49:490.66:417:20Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:540.84:070.99:300.610:470.46:407:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:370.83:131.18:450.711:210.26:397:21New Moon8Thu
9Fri3:051.211:470.16:387:22New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:181.46:377:22New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:411.512:100.06:357:23New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:101.512:35-0.16:347:24Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:431.61:09-0.16:337:24Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:181.62:070.06:327:25Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:541.63:460.06:317:25Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:341.66:350.06:307:26First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:251.67:30-0.16:297:27First Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:341.58:060.06:287:27First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:491.38:320.16:277:28Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:431.18:460.38:190.96:267:29Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:001.13:481.08:450.69:290.66:257:29Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:411.02:311.18:300.910:250.36:247:30Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:511.411:110.06:237:30Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:011.711:57-0.26:227:31Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:331.86:217:32Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:181.912:51-0.36:207:32Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:121.92:10-0.26:197:33Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:061.93:53-0.26:187:34Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:561.85:48-0.16:177:34Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:451.67:01-0.16:167:35Third Quarter30Fri
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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