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 6h 05m 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:032.16:150.56:165:18New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:182.27:050.46:175:18Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:432.27:520.36:185:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:202.28:360.26:195:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:032.19:200.26:195:15Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:452.010:050.26:205:15First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:231.810:500.46:215:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:511.611:330.56:225:13First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:451.311:350.86:225:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:431.36:521.42:431.211:15 AM1.06:235:12Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:411.26:381.53:040.910:56 AM1.26:245:12Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:421.83:420.56:255:11Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:562.04:290.26:265:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:182.15:240.06:265:10Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:492.26:23-0.16:275:10Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:262.27:21-0.16:285:09Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:072.18:14-0.16:295:09Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:441.99:010.06:305:08Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:131.89:420.16:305:08Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:291.610:150.26:315:08Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:331.410:250.46:325:07Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:461.29:570.56:335:07Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:141.29:500.76:345:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:380.86:311.25:140.79:38 AM0.76:345:07Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:571.33:440.56:355:07Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:061.53:540.36:365:06Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:271.64:170.16:375:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:511.74:480.06:385:06New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:151.85:24-0.26:385:06New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:381.96:05-0.36:395:06New Moon30Sun
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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