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 4h 41m 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 - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:151.65:30-1.26:575:17Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:581.56:25-1.26:575:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:421.47:19-1.16:585:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:201.28:08-0.96:585:20Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:420.98:48-0.76:585:20Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:220.79:16-0.56:585:21Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:540.59:06-0.36:585:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:490.48:00-0.16:585:23Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:060.57:140.06:585:23Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:090.63:23-0.26:585:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:200.83:09-0.46:585:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:490.93:22-0.66:585:26Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:241.13:46-0.86:585:27Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:001.24:14-0.96:585:27Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:361.24:47-1.06:585:28Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:101.25:24-1.06:585:29New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:441.26:03-1.06:585:30New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:161.26:45-1.06:585:31New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:461.07:26-0.96:575:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:030.88:03-0.86:575:32Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:010.68:32-0.66:575:33Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:470.38:16-0.46:575:34Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:070.37:19-0.16:565:35First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:030.512:51-0.16:565:36First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:260.71:27-0.56:565:37First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:041.02:11-0.86:555:37Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:521.22:57-1.16:555:38Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:421.33:44-1.26:545:39Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:331.34:34-1.36:545:40Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:211.35:25-1.26:535:41Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:091.16:16-1.16:535:42Full Moon31Sun
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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