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 8h 57m 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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:280.44:460.35:250.06:296:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:400.79:46-0.26:286:04Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:030.911:06-0.46:276:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:411.16:266:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:351.212:23-0.56:246:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:471.21:32-0.66:236:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:081.22:30-0.66:226:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:191.23:20-0.56:216:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:191.14:03-0.46:206:09Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:121.04:41-0.36:196:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:020.95:14-0.16:186:10Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:550.85:370.16:176:10Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:240.49:540.73:520.32:220.36:166:11Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:570.511:050.63:390.43:280.36:146:12Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:070.73:260.54:460.26:136:12Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:290.88:100.26:126:13Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:551.09:220.06:116:13Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:221.110:20-0.16:106:14Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:521.211:20-0.26:096:15Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:291.36:076:15Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:231.312:21-0.26:066:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:491.41:18-0.36:056:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:261.42:08-0.36:046:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:491.42:55-0.36:036:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:091.33:41-0.16:026:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:341.24:280.16:006:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:270.610:091.05:210.41:570.35:596:19New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:150.86:290.73:200.25:586:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:100.99:10 AM1.02:330.95:020.15:576:20Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:371.38:01-0.15:566:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:111.59:17-0.25:556:21Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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