Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 8:51 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 9:26 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:442.35:01-0.66:257:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:412.55:54-0.76:267:54Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:412.56:50-0.66:267:54Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:432.47:46-0.46:277:53Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:482.38:39-0.16:277:52Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:572.09:260.26:287:51Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:091.69:590.66:297:51Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:351.27:211.06:297:50Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:131.211:370.76:307:49Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:051.51:100.46:307:48Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:241.82:200.26:317:47Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:011.93:150.06:317:46Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:532.14:02-0.16:327:45Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:512.14:44-0.16:337:44Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:492.25:23-0.16:337:43Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:412.26:000.06:347:42Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:282.16:330.16:347:41New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:102.17:050.26:357:40New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:512.07:320.46:357:39New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:321.87:540.56:367:38New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:211.77:550.76:367:37Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:241.46:430.96:377:36Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:311.212:451.25:321.15:181.16:377:35Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:281.411:090.96:387:34Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:361.612:050.76:387:33First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:491.91:030.46:397:32First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:142.12:020.16:397:31First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:022.32:58-0.16:407:30First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:112.53:53-0.26:407:29Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:302.64:47-0.26:417:28Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:442.65:41-0.16:417:26Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 3:08 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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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