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 7h 27m 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:041.28:08-0.96:575:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:160.98:47-0.76:575:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:150.69:14-0.56:585:19Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:560.48:36-0.26:585:20First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:230.57:510.06:585:21First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:150.71:55-0.26:585:21First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:350.92:28-0.56:585:22Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:081.13:09-0.86:585:23Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:471.33:53-1.06:585:24Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:261.34:37-1.16:585:24Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:061.35:23-1.16:585:25Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:431.26:10-1.06:585:26Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:181.16:54-0.96:585:27Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:481.07:32-0.86:585:28Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:080.88:03-0.76:585:28Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:000.68:19-0.56:585:29Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:370.47:57-0.46:585:30Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:580.37:27-0.26:585:31Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:160.36:49-0.16:575:32Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:080.53:44-0.26:575:33Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:320.62:38-0.46:575:33Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:080.82:39-0.66:575:34Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:481.03:03-0.86:565:35Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:291.13:33-0.96:565:36Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:101.24:07-1.16:565:37Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:521.34:46-1.16:555:38New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:371.25:30-1.16:555:38New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:271.16:19-1.16:545:39New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:241.07:09-0.96:545:40New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:300.77:57-0.76:535:41Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:430.48:36-0.56:535:42Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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