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 8h 25m 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 - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:202.18:38-0.66:405:06Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:011.99:21-0.66:415:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:351.610:01-0.46:415:06Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:491.210:31-0.16:425:06Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:560.810:130.36:435:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:121.09:110.66:445:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:481.32:290.26:445:06Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:541.63:02-0.36:455:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:231.93:45-0.76:465:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:042.14:35-1.06:465:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:502.25:30-1.16:475:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:402.16:28-1.16:485:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:292.07:25-1.06:485:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:151.88:18-0.96:495:08Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:541.69:02-0.76:505:08Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:191.39:38-0.56:505:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:141.09:58-0.36:515:09First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:160.79:340.06:515:10First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:060.78:380.26:525:10First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:270.84:110.26:525:10First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:071.03:05-0.16:535:11Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:271.23:08-0.46:535:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:571.43:30-0.66:545:12Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:321.64:00-0.86:545:13Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:081.74:36-1.06:555:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:451.85:17-1.16:555:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:231.86:03-1.26:565:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:021.76:51-1.26:565:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:411.67:38-1.26:565:16Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:201.48:22-1.06:575:16Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:481.09:00-0.86:575:17Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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