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 10h 39m 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 - May 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:351.911:460.06:227:39First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:151.76:217:40First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:411.512:400.26:217:41First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:541.31:290.46:207:41First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:481.11:590.66:197:42Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:561.19:060.912:080.84:340.96:187:42Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:141.212:050.94:460.76:187:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:381.35:090.56:177:44Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:421.55:390.36:167:44Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:591.66:140.26:157:45Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:171.86:550.16:157:46Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:341.97:400.06:147:46Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:501.98:230.06:137:47Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:122.09:05-0.16:137:47Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:452.09:44-0.16:127:48Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:241.910:210.06:127:49Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:061.810:560.16:117:49Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:441.711:230.26:117:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:151.511:370.56:107:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:591.211:400.76:107:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:421.29:021.04:020.76:097:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:211.44:290.46:097:52Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:221.65:090.16:087:53Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:321.85:58-0.26:087:53New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:512.06:53-0.36:077:54New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:202.27:50-0.46:077:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:582.28:45-0.36:077:55Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:412.19:34-0.26:067:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:222.010:17-0.16:067:56Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:531.810:490.16:067:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:091.610:560.36:067:57First Quarter31Sun
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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