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 9h 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 - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:302.012:340.46:427:26First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:122.21:430.26:427:25First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:092.32:470.26:437:24First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:242.33:440.26:437:23Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:452.34:360.36:447:22Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:022.25:240.56:447:20Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:162.06:110.76:457:19Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:331.911:281.26:551.06:457:18Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:551.710:581.42:341.17:301.36:467:17Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:271.54:011.04:001.46:467:16Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:051.75:351.06:477:14Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:331.99:160.96:477:13Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:200.86:487:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:082.011:180.76:487:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:472.112:200.76:497:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:292.11:240.66:497:08Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:162.12:210.66:507:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:112.13:070.76:507:06Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:212.03:430.76:517:05Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:372.04:130.86:517:04Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:491.94:380.96:527:02Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:001.810:521.44:481.16:527:01Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:171.79:541.51:531.33:461.36:537:00New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:491.69:581.73:181.23:201.46:536:59New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:131.84:331.16:546:57New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:342.06:210.96:546:56Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:022.28:420.76:556:55Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:402.39:470.66:556:54Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:500.46:566:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:282.411:550.46:566:51First Quarter30Sat
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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