Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 03m at 10:49 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:101.11:150.94:460.66:227:40Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:441.35:260.46:217:40New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:451.56:030.36:207:41New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:011.66:410.16:207:41New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:261.87:210.06:197:42New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:571.98:060.06:187:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:341.98:56-0.16:177:43Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:152.09:50-0.16:177:44Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:012.010:46-0.16:167:45Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:501.911:40-0.16:157:45First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:421.86:157:46First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:391.612:280.16:147:46First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:011.31:090.36:137:47First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:391.07:061.01:360.52:261.06:137:48Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:501.11:260.83:430.66:127:48Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:081.44:420.26:127:49Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:091.75:38-0.16:117:49Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:342.06:36-0.36:107:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:132.27:34-0.46:107:51Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:572.28:33-0.46:097:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:442.29:33-0.46:097:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:312.110:30-0.26:097:52Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:151.911:21-0.16:087:53Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:531.76:087:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:161.512:010.16:077:54Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:491.312:270.36:077:55Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:381.112:260.611:260.76:077:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:541.15:050.76:067:56Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:011.34:530.46:067:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:441.55:110.26:067:57Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:491.65:380.16:067:57Waning Crescent31Mon
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 4:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Ship Shoal Light, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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