Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 12:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:391.23:270.15:536:22Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:541.14:500.36:527:23Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:130.710:211.04:300.52:440.66:507:23New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:580.93:470.74:000.46:497:24New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:130.99:57 AM1.13:120.95:180.26:487:24New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:331.37:270.16:477:25Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:101.59:14-0.16:467:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:091.710:22-0.36:457:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:151.811:29-0.36:447:27Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:201.96:437:27First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:241.812:41-0.36:427:28First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:451.71:52-0.36:407:28First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:031.52:56-0.16:397:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:591.43:510.16:387:30Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:451.24:380.46:377:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:380.910:361.15:110.72:220.66:367:31Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:541.12:250.93:520.56:357:31Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:261.35:180.36:347:32Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:171.57:020.26:337:33Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:411.68:100.16:327:33Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:161.79:020.06:317:34Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:591.89:480.06:307:34Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:451.810:320.06:297:35Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:301.811:190.16:287:35Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:121.76:277:36Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:501.612:080.16:267:37Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:251.512:590.26:257:37Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:591.41:440.36:247:38Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:031.22:130.56:247:38Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:291.18:131.12:050.72:500.96:237:39Waning Crescent30Sun
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 6:48 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 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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