Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:53 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 22m at 11:27 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
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Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:561.62:59-1.16:286:04Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:091.63:53-1.06:266:05Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:191.54:49-0.96:256:05New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:311.35:46-0.76:246:06New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:491.06:46-0.36:236:07New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:220.211:190.87:450.02:300.16:226:07New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:220.06:216:08Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:130.79:41-0.17:207:09Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:301.011:05-0.37:197:09Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:161.17:187:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:041.312:18-0.47:167:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:581.31:28-0.47:157:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:021.32:29-0.57:147:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:191.33:21-0.57:137:12Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:351.34:04-0.47:127:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:381.34:40-0.37:117:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:341.25:12-0.27:107:14Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:291.15:40-0.17:087:14Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:291.06:010.17:077:15Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:110.510:420.95:370.32:550.47:067:16Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:500.64:350.54:200.37:057:16Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:150.710:53 AM0.83:480.65:510.27:047:17Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:491.18:460.07:037:17Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:281.310:03-0.27:017:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:111.511:08-0.37:007:19Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:051.76:597:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:051.812:17-0.56:587:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:171.81:29-0.56:577:20Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:031.72:36-0.56:567:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:531.63:36-0.56:547:21Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:261.54:32-0.36:537:22Waning Crescent31Tue
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 4:40 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 7% 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 (7% 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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