Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 58m at 5:52 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:28 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:012.02:050.56:427:26First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:472.03:020.56:427:24First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:442.03:470.56:437:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:492.04:240.56:437:22Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:532.04:550.66:447:21Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:502.05:210.76:447:20Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:431.95:430.86:457:19Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:361.85:560.96:457:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:351.711:331.35:031.16:467:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:421.611:211.43:141.24:371.26:467:15Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:581.411:361.64:331.24:121.36:477:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:581.86:101.16:477:13Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:410.96:487:11Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:221.910:380.86:487:10Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:492.111:380.66:497:09Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:222.212:440.56:497:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:082.31:510.46:507:06Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:172.32:530.46:507:05Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:502.33:480.56:517:04Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:212.24:390.66:517:03Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:472.15:280.96:527:02Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:131.910:371.36:141.16:527:00New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:461.810:141.52:291.26:561.46:536:59New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:301.63:561.13:261.56:536:58New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:191.95:320.96:546:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:472.18:410.86:546:56Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:272.29:470.76:556:54Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:460.76:556:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:092.211:440.76:566:52First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:512.212:450.76:576:51First Quarter30Wed
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 12:40 am — 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 4% 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 Crescent (4% 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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