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 8h 55m 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 - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:081.86:08-0.16:057:58New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:341.96:43-0.26:057:58New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:072.07:22-0.26:057:59New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:432.08:04-0.36:057:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:232.18:48-0.36:058:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:042.09:33-0.36:058:00Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:452.010:16-0.26:058:01Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:241.810:530.06:058:01First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:551.511:200.26:058:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:271.211:220.56:058:02First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:541.19:330.76:058:02First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:291.23:480.46:058:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:041.54:200.06:058:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:131.85:05-0.36:058:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:432.05:54-0.56:058:04Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:232.26:45-0.66:058:04Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:082.27:38-0.66:058:04Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:552.28:29-0.56:058:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:392.19:17-0.46:068:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:201.99:59-0.26:068:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:521.710:290.06:068:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:101.510:430.26:068:06Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:501.310:280.56:068:06Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:461.19:070.66:078:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:451.15:310.66:078:06Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:511.34:290.36:078:06Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:381.44:340.16:088:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:481.64:560.06:088:06Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:111.85:26-0.26:088:06Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:431.96:00-0.36:098:07New Moon30Wed
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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