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 3h 12m 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 - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:591.56:07-1.16:575:17New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:481.47:01-1.06:575:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:341.17:51-0.86:585:19Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:090.88:32-0.66:585:20Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:330.58:58-0.36:585:20Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:140.37:22-0.16:585:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:030.46:290.06:585:22First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:140.62:52-0.26:585:23First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:250.72:38-0.46:585:23First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:580.92:56-0.66:585:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:371.03:21-0.76:585:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:181.13:49-0.86:585:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:571.24:18-0.96:585:27Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:351.24:49-0.96:585:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:111.25:22-0.96:585:28Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:461.15:56-0.96:585:29Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:181.06:31-0.86:585:30Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:470.87:03-0.76:585:31Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:320.67:29-0.66:575:32Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:110.47:15-0.46:575:32Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:000.26:21-0.26:575:33Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:570.45:13-0.16:575:34Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:160.612:20-0.36:565:35Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:500.81:04-0.66:565:36Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:371.01:51-0.96:565:37Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:321.22:39-1.16:555:37Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:291.33:27-1.26:555:38Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:251.34:16-1.36:545:39Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:191.25:06-1.26:545:40New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:131.15:57-1.06:535:41New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:060.96:47-0.86:535:42New Moon31Tue
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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