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 3h 04m 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 - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:321.47:211.512:571.212:301.26:165:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:181.72:580.96:175:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:222.04:020.66:185:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:282.25:140.36:185:16Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:542.36:270.16:195:16Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:402.47:340.06:205:15Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:352.38:350.06:215:14Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:262.29:320.06:225:14Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:052.010:270.16:225:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:251.811:200.36:235:12Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:311.512:090.56:245:12Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:161.312:410.76:255:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:351.310:430.96:255:11Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:541.07:041.43:431.010:32 AM1.06:265:10Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:311.53:540.76:275:10Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:331.64:160.56:285:09Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:501.84:440.46:295:09New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:121.95:170.26:295:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:341.95:540.16:305:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:551.96:360.06:315:08New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:152.07:180.06:325:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:381.97:58-0.16:335:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:081.98:35-0.16:335:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:421.89:10-0.16:345:07Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:141.69:390.06:355:07First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:401.410:010.16:365:06First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:061.110:120.36:375:06First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:301.110:140.56:375:06First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:110.86:051.22:580.69:58 AM0.76:385:06Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:091.43:170.36:395:06Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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