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 6h 19m 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:432.17:40-0.16:257:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:292.08:130.16:267:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:151.88:380.36:267:54Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:021.58:430.66:277:53Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:511.27:480.96:277:52Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:061.212:410.86:287:51First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:371.51:330.46:287:51First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:561.72:250.16:297:50First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:392.03:18-0.16:307:49Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:322.14:12-0.26:307:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:312.25:04-0.26:317:47Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:302.25:54-0.26:317:46Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:262.26:39-0.16:327:45Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:162.17:180.16:327:44Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:002.07:490.36:337:44Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:391.88:080.56:337:43Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:151.68:070.76:347:42Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:471.47:320.96:357:41Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:141.111:13 AM1.25:391.16:011.06:357:40Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:291.31:471.06:367:39Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:221.51:050.86:367:38Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:431.71:400.66:377:37Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:211.82:210.46:377:35Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:101.93:050.36:387:34Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:062.13:490.26:387:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:062.24:330.26:397:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:052.25:150.16:397:31Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:022.35:560.26:407:30Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:592.26:350.36:407:29New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:582.17:090.56:417:28New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:041.97:320.86:417:27New Moon31Tue
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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