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 4h 51m 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 - Apr 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:461.912:55-0.66:537:22Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:001.72:08-0.56:527:23Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:331.53:11-0.36:517:23Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:131.34:020.06:507:24Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:481.24:400.26:487:24Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:120.79:341.05:020.51:240.66:477:25Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:490.911:410.92:460.83:110.56:467:25New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:101.11:580.94:310.36:457:26New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:101.35:430.26:447:27New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:241.57:000.06:437:27New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:471.78:06-0.16:427:28New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:191.89:02-0.26:417:28Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:001.99:54-0.26:407:29Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:481.910:47-0.36:397:29Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:392.011:41-0.36:377:30Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:302.06:367:31First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:221.912:39-0.26:357:31First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:241.71:37-0.16:347:32First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:531.52:300.06:337:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:211.33:160.36:327:33Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:350.910:041.23:460.72:000.66:317:34Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:491.21:441.13:510.26:307:34Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:051.65:16-0.16:297:35Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:132.06:39-0.46:287:35Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:582.27:56-0.66:277:36Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:552.49:07-0.66:277:37Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:022.410:12-0.66:267:37Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:112.311:16-0.46:257:38Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:142.26:247:38Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:071.912:19-0.26:237:39Third Quarter30Fri
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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