Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 1:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 1:22 am (1.9 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:501.63:330.36:257:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:291.73:560.16:257:55Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:141.84:260.06:267:54Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:002.04:58-0.16:267:53Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:452.05:34-0.16:277:52Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:292.16:13-0.16:287:52Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:152.16:54-0.16:287:51Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:062.07:380.16:297:50Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:061.88:200.36:297:49Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:151.68:510.56:307:48Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:301.47:220.86:307:47Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:141.12:051.110:471.06:171.06:317:47Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:171.412:080.76:327:46Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:351.61:230.46:327:45Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:071.82:290.26:337:44Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:542.03:260.06:337:43Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:542.14:17-0.16:347:42Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:572.25:060.06:347:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:552.15:510.16:357:40Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:482.16:340.26:357:39New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:372.07:130.46:367:38New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:241.87:450.66:367:37New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:121.78:050.86:377:36New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:031.56:140.96:387:35Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:301.211:58 AM1.34:421.16:011.16:387:34Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:591.31:021.110:031.14:041.16:397:33Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:081.511:150.96:397:31Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:301.612:200.86:407:30First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:591.81:230.66:407:29First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:351.92:150.56:417:28First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:212.03:000.46:417:27First Quarter31Mon
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 7:23 am — 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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