Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : 1:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 2:05 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Aug 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:502.18:000.06:257:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:281.98:260.26:267:54Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:051.78:360.46:267:54Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:421.47:520.66:277:53Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:221.26:450.86:287:52Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:551.24:060.86:287:51Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:491.412:470.66:297:51Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:031.61:320.46:297:50Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:281.82:160.16:307:49Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:052.03:00-0.16:307:48Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:552.23:43-0.26:317:47Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:552.34:27-0.46:327:46Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:562.55:13-0.46:327:45Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:562.56:01-0.46:337:44Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:562.56:51-0.26:337:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:022.37:420.16:347:42New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:182.08:310.46:347:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:471.79:110.96:357:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:581.11:451.35:130.95:231.26:357:39Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:351.410:060.66:367:38Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:391.811:320.36:367:37First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:082.112:510.06:377:36First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:542.32:06-0.16:377:35First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:542.43:12-0.26:387:34First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:042.44:10-0.26:397:33Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:182.45:00-0.16:397:32Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:242.35:450.16:407:31Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:202.26:230.36:407:30Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:092.16:550.56:417:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:561.97:170.76:417:28Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:491.77:151.06:427:26Full Moon31Mon
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 7:38 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 54% 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 Third Quarter (54% 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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