Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 12m at 3:53 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:142.14:190.36:427:26Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:172.14:530.46:427:25Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:192.05:270.66:437:24Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:251.96:010.86:437:22New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:401.811:151.26:301.06:447:21New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:071.611:061.43:071.14:341.26:447:20New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:551.44:451.03:501.46:457:19Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:391.98:250.86:457:18Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:510.66:467:17Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:112.111:010.46:467:15Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:532.312:130.36:477:14First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:452.41:280.26:477:13First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:472.42:370.36:487:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:032.33:370.46:487:10Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:312.24:280.56:497:09Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:542.15:120.86:497:08Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:121.95:491.06:507:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:321.710:231.46:111.36:507:06Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:001.69:451.52:461.23:161.46:517:04Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:411.54:031.13:021.56:517:03Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:011.95:241.06:527:02Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:322.08:140.96:527:01Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:112.19:160.86:537:00Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:512.210:080.76:536:58Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:590.76:546:57Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:322.211:530.76:546:56Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:132.212:510.66:556:55Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:572.21:470.76:556:54Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:532.22:360.76:566:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:202.13:180.86:566:51Waning Crescent30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8763719)

Common Questions About Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ship Shoal Light, LA today?

Slack tide in Ship Shoal Light, LA is approximately 9:57 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 Ship Shoal Light, LA?

Ship Shoal Light, LA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Ship Shoal Light, 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 Ship Shoal Light, LA?

Tide predictions for Ship Shoal Light, 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 Ship Shoal Light, LA?

Tide data for Ship Shoal Light, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8763719. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8763719.

What is the moon phase in Ship Shoal Light, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ship Shoal Light, LA is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Ship Shoal Light, 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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