Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 3:17 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:351.93:220.76:165:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:472.24:080.46:175:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:112.45:060.16:185:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:492.56:130.06:185:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:422.57:19-0.16:195:16Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:412.48:21-0.16:205:15Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:382.39:19-0.16:215:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:242.010:150.16:215:14First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:431.711:070.36:225:13First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:081.411:550.66:235:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:041.312:170.96:245:12First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:221.16:301.43:081.19:36 AM1.06:255:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:551.53:150.86:255:11Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:481.73:430.56:265:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:031.84:140.46:275:10Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:281.94:460.26:285:09Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:562.05:200.16:295:09Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:262.05:570.06:295:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:552.06:380.06:305:08Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:222.07:180.06:315:08Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:461.97:56-0.16:325:08Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:081.88:300.06:335:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:301.78:590.06:335:07Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:491.59:180.16:345:07Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:531.39:230.36:355:07Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:471.19:190.56:365:06Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:211.29:010.66:375:06Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:141.42:420.56:375:06Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:281.63:030.16:385:06Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:521.93:38-0.26:395:06Waning Crescent30Wed
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 9:35 pm — 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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