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 57m 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 - Dec 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:252.04:23-0.56:405:06New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:062.25:16-0.76:415:06New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:522.26:14-0.86:415:06New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:432.17:14-0.76:425:06Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:351.88:10-0.66:435:06Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:191.69:00-0.46:445:06Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:231.29:42-0.26:445:06Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:250.910:080.16:455:07First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:570.88:380.36:465:07First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:180.97:440.46:465:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:421.13:030.26:475:07First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:411.23:14-0.16:485:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:051.43:38-0.36:485:08Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:361.54:06-0.46:495:08Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:091.64:36-0.56:505:08Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:421.65:08-0.66:505:09Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:141.65:43-0.66:515:09Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:441.66:19-0.66:515:10Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:081.56:55-0.66:525:10Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:221.47:29-0.66:525:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:301.27:57-0.56:535:11Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:391.08:13-0.46:535:11Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:380.88:03-0.26:545:12Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:330.67:430.06:545:12Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:440.76:410.16:555:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:500.92:01-0.16:555:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:151.22:18-0.46:565:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:501.42:53-0.86:565:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:341.63:36-1.06:565:15Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:211.74:23-1.26:575:16Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:101.65:15-1.26:575:17New Moon31Sat
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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