Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 26m at 1:22 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Oct 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:252.23:270.76:576:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:072.14:090.86:576:49Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:362.011:011.44:461.06:586:48Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:081.910:011.51:091.44:591.26:586:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:511.79:531.62:551.23:341.56:596:45Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:561.94:201.07:006:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:562.16:160.87:006:43Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:212.38:370.67:016:42Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:172.49:490.47:016:41Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:540.47:026:40Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:122.412:010.47:026:39Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:042.41:110.57:036:37Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:552.22:170.67:046:36Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:582.13:120.87:046:35Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:021.93:541.07:056:34Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:051.710:021.54:201.27:056:33Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:541.69:271.51:081.42:081.37:066:32Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:401.58:431.62:591.21:571.47:076:31New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:391.84:171.17:076:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:511.95:200.97:086:29New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:102.06:360.87:096:28New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:322.17:440.77:096:27Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:572.28:370.67:106:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:272.29:230.57:116:25Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:022.29:050.56:115:24Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:402.29:480.56:125:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:182.110:340.56:135:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:582.011:230.56:135:22First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:130.66:145:21First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:401.812:530.86:155:20Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:161.67:511.412:481.06:165:19Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Ship Shoal Light, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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