Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 2:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 2:37 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - May 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:131.42:150.36:227:40First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:241.22:440.56:217:41Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:361.18:441.02:060.74:000.96:207:41Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:141.21:040.94:290.76:197:42Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:441.45:040.46:187:42Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:471.65:430.26:187:43Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:561.86:260.16:177:44Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:061.97:15-0.16:167:44Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:252.18:05-0.26:167:45Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:552.28:56-0.36:157:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:382.29:46-0.46:147:46Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:282.310:37-0.46:147:47Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:222.211:29-0.36:137:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:122.06:127:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:571.812:24-0.16:127:49Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:301.41:180.26:117:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:001.17:241.11:520.53:401.06:117:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:421.212:220.94:070.66:107:50Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:121.54:500.26:107:51Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:021.85:41-0.26:097:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:162.16:36-0.46:097:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:492.37:33-0.56:087:53New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:302.38:29-0.56:087:53New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:172.39:21-0.46:087:54Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:072.210:08-0.36:077:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:542.110:49-0.16:077:55Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:331.911:230.16:077:56First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:591.711:390.36:067:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:071.411:210.56:067:57First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:231.211:000.76:067:57First Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:191.26:200.86:067:58First Quarter31Mon
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 8:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Ship Shoal Light, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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