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 48m 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 - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:591.96:50-0.36:405:06New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:231.87:35-0.46:415:06Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:531.78:18-0.46:415:06Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:251.68:58-0.36:425:06Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:521.39:31-0.26:435:06First Quarter5Fri
6Sat10:021.19:430.06:445:06First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:270.99:240.36:445:06First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:351.09:060.46:455:07First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:271.22:440.26:465:07Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:411.43:16-0.16:475:07Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:051.63:56-0.46:475:07Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:361.74:41-0.66:485:07Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:101.85:29-0.76:495:08Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:461.76:20-0.76:495:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:201.67:09-0.76:505:08Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:511.57:54-0.66:505:09Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:121.38:32-0.56:515:09Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:201.18:58-0.36:525:10Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:170.99:04-0.26:525:10Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:100.78:370.06:535:11Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:210.78:260.16:535:11Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:360.75:120.16:545:12Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:480.83:560.06:545:12Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:001.03:23-0.26:555:13Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:271.23:36-0.46:555:13Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:571.34:01-0.66:555:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:291.44:32-0.76:565:14Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:011.55:08-0.86:565:15New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:341.55:50-0.96:565:16New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:071.46:35-0.96:575:16New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:351.47:21-0.96:575:17Waxing 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 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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