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 5h 55m 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:561.88:190.16:237:39New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:281.99:000.16:227:40Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:031.89:380.16:217:40Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:381.810:130.16:207:41Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:081.710:430.26:197:42Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:331.611:070.36:187:42First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:521.511:210.56:187:43First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:571.311:280.66:177:44First Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:401.211:260.86:167:44First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:191.24:040.76:167:45Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:091.44:250.46:157:45Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:171.64:590.16:147:46Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:311.85:45-0.16:147:47Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:502.16:41-0.36:137:47Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:202.27:42-0.46:127:48Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:032.38:43-0.46:127:48Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:552.29:39-0.36:117:49Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:512.110:31-0.16:117:50Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:361.811:180.16:107:50Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:401.611:530.46:107:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:221.310:320.76:097:51Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:381.29:540.86:097:52Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:041.34:120.66:087:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:361.44:390.36:087:53Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:321.65:100.26:087:54Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:481.85:420.06:077:54Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:131.96:150.06:077:55New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:412.06:49-0.16:077:55New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:102.07:24-0.16:067:56New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:392.08:00-0.16:067:57New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:061.98:33-0.16:067:57Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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