Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 22m at 1:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:03 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:431.54:380.26:057:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:531.75:19-0.16:057:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:141.96:03-0.26:057:59New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:422.06:49-0.36:057:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:132.17:36-0.36:058:00New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:452.08:19-0.26:058:00New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:172.08:57-0.16:058:01Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:461.99:270.06:058:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:101.79:440.16:058:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:241.69:420.36:058:02Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:261.49:370.46:058:02First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:321.29:350.56:058:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:341.27:100.66:058:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:301.25:160.56:058:03First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:561.44:310.36:058:04Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:101.64:460.16:058:04Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:351.75:11-0.16:058:04Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:031.95:44-0.26:058:05Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:322.06:22-0.46:058:05Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:022.17:05-0.46:068:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:342.17:52-0.46:068:05Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:092.18:38-0.46:068:06Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:441.99:19-0.26:068:06Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:091.79:520.06:078:06Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:161.59:500.36:078:06Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:041.29:060.56:078:06Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:011.18:140.76:088:06Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:211.33:240.36:088:06Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:241.53:590.06:088:06Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:471.74:39-0.26:098:06Waning Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8763719)

Common Questions About Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ship Shoal Light, LA today?

Slack tide in Ship Shoal Light, LA is approximately 7:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Ship Shoal Light, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA