Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide : in 10h 49m at 1:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (2.0 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 - Sep 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:561.511:481.35:171.16:427:25Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:251.35:041.14:141.36:437:24Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:541.79:021.06:437:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:110.86:447:22Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:131.911:060.66:447:21Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:402.112:060.46:457:19Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:162.31:090.36:457:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:032.42:100.16:467:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:032.53:060.06:467:16Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:192.63:560.06:477:15Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:402.54:450.16:477:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:592.55:350.36:487:12Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:212.36:270.66:487:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:562.011:041.27:251.16:497:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:511.83:111.06:497:09New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:121.95:120.86:507:07Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:002.38:240.66:507:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:132.59:520.36:517:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:050.26:517:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:162.612:200.16:527:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:162.61:360.16:527:01First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:202.62:460.26:537:00First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:312.53:440.46:536:59Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:522.34:300.56:546:58Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:102.25:060.76:546:57Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:202.05:311.06:556:55Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:321.810:561.45:291.26:556:54Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:061.69:291.52:231.33:291.46:566:53Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:281.53:531.22:471.56:566:52Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:211.95:191.06:576:51Full Moon30Wed
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 7:48 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 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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