Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 3:16 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 3:03 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:181.59:57-0.16:537:22Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:011.610:52-0.26:527:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:491.711:51-0.36:507:23Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:391.86:497:24Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:351.812:54-0.36:487:24Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:441.81:55-0.36:477:25Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:301.72:50-0.36:467:26Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:221.53:40-0.16:457:26Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:041.44:250.16:447:27Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:060.710:001.25:090.41:490.66:427:27Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:090.94:050.83:350.36:417:28New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:521.35:140.06:407:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:371.77:20-0.26:397:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:322.08:50-0.46:387:30Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:382.110:01-0.56:377:30Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:502.211:09-0.56:367:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:002.16:357:31First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:032.012:19-0.46:347:32First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:051.81:30-0.26:337:33First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:181.62:340.06:327:33First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:231.33:260.26:317:34Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:381.24:020.56:307:34Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:331.09:561.04:090.82:130.86:297:35Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:181.11:340.94:170.66:287:36Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:521.35:120.46:277:36Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:561.56:030.26:267:37Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:091.76:550.16:257:37Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:291.97:480.06:247:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:552.08:38-0.16:247:39Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:292.09:26-0.26:237:39Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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