Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 46m at 12:16 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (1.7 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 - Oct 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:102.54:210.46:576:49Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:482.35:110.76:586:48Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:232.110:471.35:571.16:596:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:111.89:311.51:351.26:371.46:596:45New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:221.73:291.12:411.67:006:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:202.15:160.97:006:43New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:012.27:360.77:016:42Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:482.48:460.67:016:41Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:392.49:410.57:026:40Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:312.410:320.47:026:39Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:260.47:036:37First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:212.412:240.47:046:36First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:102.41:230.57:046:35First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:012.32:160.57:056:34First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:572.22:570.67:056:33Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:242.03:270.87:066:32Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:141.83:411.07:076:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:011.69:051.52:571.27:076:30Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:281.58:411.73:081.22:071.47:086:29Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:292.04:320.97:096:28Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:122.25:530.67:096:27Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:342.57:150.37:106:26Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:212.78:250.17:116:25Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:222.79:30-0.17:116:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:292.710:33-0.17:126:23Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:38-0.17:136:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:342.612:460.07:136:22Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:372.41:530.27:146:21Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:522.12:520.57:156:20Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:181.83:400.87:156:19Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:571.58:341.44:021.27:166:18Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:10 pm — 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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