Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 12:16 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 1:58 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - May 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:542.010:47-0.16:227:40Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:402.011:34-0.16:217:41Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:211.96:207:41Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:561.812:210.06:197:42Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:261.61:040.26:187:43Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:481.31:360.46:187:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:231.17:321.11:320.63:541.06:177:44Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:531.212:570.94:050.66:167:44Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:311.44:400.26:167:45Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:171.85:30-0.16:157:46New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:182.16:31-0.46:147:46New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:492.37:38-0.66:147:47New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:372.58:44-0.76:137:48Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:372.59:48-0.76:127:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:442.510:48-0.66:127:49Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:482.311:48-0.36:117:49First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:412.06:117:50First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:151.712:470.06:107:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:581.31:390.36:107:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:231.18:291.02:050.74:040.96:097:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:231.24:310.56:097:52Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:441.55:050.26:087:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:441.85:400.06:087:54Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:032.06:15-0.16:087:54Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:292.16:52-0.26:077:55Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:582.27:32-0.36:077:55Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:312.28:13-0.36:077:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:072.28:54-0.36:067:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:442.19:33-0.36:067:57Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:212.110:07-0.26:067:57Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:532.010:37-0.16:067:58Waning 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 7:07 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 65% 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 Third Quarter (65% 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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