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 (tomorrow) : 3:16 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 04m at 3:03 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
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Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:122.27:14-0.86:405:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:022.18:10-0.76:415:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:491.99:02-0.66:425:06Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:271.79:48-0.56:435:06Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:491.410:26-0.26:435:06Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:491.110:500.06:445:06Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:340.910:240.26:455:06Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:570.99:430.46:455:07Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:501.04:330.46:465:07Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:211.23:360.16:475:07Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:331.33:46-0.16:475:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:551.54:10-0.46:485:08Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:211.74:41-0.66:495:08New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:491.85:18-0.76:495:08New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:181.86:01-0.86:505:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:491.96:47-0.96:515:09New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:251.87:35-0.96:515:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:021.78:20-0.96:525:10Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:391.59:02-0.86:525:10Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:081.29:40-0.66:535:11Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:160.810:04-0.46:535:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:210.59:330.06:545:12First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:540.78:350.26:545:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:391.02:25-0.26:555:13Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:531.32:58-0.66:555:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:231.63:40-0.96:555:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:031.74:28-1.26:565:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:471.85:20-1.36:565:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:331.86:14-1.36:565:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:181.67:09-1.26:575:17Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:021.57:58-1.16:575:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 9:09 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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