Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 3:57 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:140.48:550.06:575:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:100.61:490.06:575:19First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:080.92:18-0.46:585:19Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:331.22:58-0.86:585:20Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:111.43:41-1.06:585:21Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:521.54:25-1.26:585:22Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:341.55:10-1.26:585:23Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:141.55:56-1.26:585:23Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:521.46:41-1.16:585:24Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:271.37:22-1.06:585:25Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:591.17:57-0.96:585:26Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:230.98:25-0.86:585:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:250.78:41-0.66:585:27Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:580.48:35-0.46:585:28Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:150.38:01-0.26:585:29Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:140.45:02-0.16:585:30Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:100.62:52-0.36:575:31Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:310.82:12-0.56:575:31Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:031.02:33-0.86:575:32Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:431.23:05-1.16:575:33Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:281.43:43-1.36:565:34Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:151.64:27-1.46:565:35Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:051.65:18-1.56:565:36New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:591.56:14-1.56:555:37New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:581.47:10-1.36:555:37New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:031.18:04-1.16:555:38Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:150.78:51-0.86:545:39Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:28-0.46:545:40Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:480.21:560.27:020.011:31-0.26:535:41First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:440.56:535:42First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:060.812:48-0.66:525:42First Quarter31Sun
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 10:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Ship Shoal Light, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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