Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:10 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 38m at 5:27 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - May 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:421.51:240.26:227:40Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:481.31:560.56:217:41Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:281.16:571.01:360.74:051.06:207:41Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:571.112:210.94:160.76:197:42Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:091.44:430.46:187:43Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:091.65:160.26:187:43Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:201.85:540.06:177:44New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:342.06:39-0.26:167:44New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:572.27:30-0.46:167:45New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:302.38:25-0.56:157:46New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:132.49:19-0.56:147:46Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:062.410:12-0.56:147:47Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:022.311:04-0.46:137:47Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:552.111:56-0.26:127:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:391.96:127:49First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:031.512:450.26:117:49First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:381.16:481.11:140.63:241.06:117:50Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:021.23:500.56:107:50Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:271.54:310.16:107:51Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:231.95:17-0.26:097:52Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:462.26:07-0.56:097:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:222.37:01-0.56:087:53Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:042.47:55-0.56:087:53Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:502.48:47-0.56:087:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:382.39:34-0.46:077:55Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:262.210:15-0.26:077:55Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:072.010:480.06:077:56Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:371.811:070.26:067:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:491.510:590.46:067:57Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:261.310:310.66:067:57Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:081.29:200.86:067:58Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:18 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 79% 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 Gibbous (79% 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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