Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 9:53 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 11:27 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Sep 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:551.211:50 AM1.43:551.25:381.16:427:25Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:401.41:191.36:341.13:521.26:437:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:481.610:340.96:437:22Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:011.811:300.76:447:21First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:172.012:310.56:447:20First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:442.21:350.36:457:19First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:322.42:350.16:457:18First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:432.53:310.06:467:16Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:092.54:260.06:467:15Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:312.55:190.16:477:14Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:482.46:140.46:477:13Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:082.37:120.76:487:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:362.011:481.28:101.16:487:10Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:171.83:351.19:061.46:497:09Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:571.85:280.96:497:08Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:132.19:130.86:507:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:572.210:320.66:507:06Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:430.56:517:04Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:452.312:540.46:517:03Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:352.42:030.46:527:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:312.33:020.46:527:01Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:382.33:500.56:536:59Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:552.24:280.66:536:58Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:092.14:590.76:546:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:122.05:220.96:546:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:141.95:291.16:556:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:231.810:371.44:261.36:556:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:491.610:211.63:261.33:541.46:566:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:281.84:451.26:566:51New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:362.06:291.06:576:50Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 15% 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 (15% 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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