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 5h 26m 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:221.59:401.73:381.23:101.46:576:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:571.84:421.16:586:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:211.96:031.06:586:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:472.08:220.96:596:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:112.19:190.86:596:45Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:392.210:070.77:006:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:570.67:006:43First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:132.311:520.67:016:42First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:552.312:540.67:016:40First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:462.21:570.67:026:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:242.12:540.77:036:38Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:572.03:430.97:036:37Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:461.89:251.54:201.27:046:36Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:381.79:021.61:511.22:431.47:046:35Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:451.68:581.83:291.02:131.67:056:34Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:582.05:120.87:066:33Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:072.27:110.67:066:32Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:502.38:280.47:076:31Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:442.49:320.47:086:30Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:352.310:300.47:086:29Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:260.47:096:28Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:192.212:230.67:096:27Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:562.11:190.77:106:26Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:241.92:070.87:116:25Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:411.72:381.07:116:24Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:431.58:251.512:141.16:125:23Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:341.47:371.53:141.311:58 AM1.26:135:22Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:021.63:341.16:145:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:091.84:040.96:145:21New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:271.94:400.86:155:20New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:462.05:250.66:165:19New Moon31Fri
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 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.

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