Shell Island, Louisiana Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 2:38 PM — 1.6 ft (0.49 m)
- Low Tide at 10:17 PM — -0.7 ft (-0.21 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 12:43 PM, 1:07 AM
Solunar Minor Periods: 5:55 AM, 7:30 PM
Fishing Rating: excellent
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 2026-07-14 | H 2:38 PM (1.6 ft), L 10:17 PM (-0.7 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-07-15 | H 8:14 AM (1.5 ft), L 9:55 AM (1.4 ft), H 4:13 PM (1.5 ft), L 11:09 PM (-0.5 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Thu | 2026-07-16 | H 8:47 AM (1.4 ft), L 11:10 AM (1.2 ft), H 5:43 PM (1.4 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Fri | 2026-07-17 | L 12:01 AM (-0.2 ft), H 9:16 AM (1.3 ft), L 12:59 PM (1.0 ft), H 7:14 PM (1.2 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-07-18 | L 12:50 AM (0.1 ft), H 9:42 AM (1.2 ft), L 2:19 PM (0.7 ft), H 8:58 PM (1.1 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sun | 2026-07-19 | L 1:38 AM (0.4 ft), H 10:04 AM (1.2 ft), L 3:18 PM (0.5 ft), H 11:04 PM (1.0 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Mon | 2026-07-20 | L 2:23 AM (0.8 ft), H 10:17 AM (1.2 ft), L 4:10 PM (0.2 ft) | First Quarter | good |
| Tue | 2026-07-21 | H 9:55 AM (1.2 ft), L 4:56 PM (0.0 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Shell Island, Louisiana?
Today's low tide at Shell Island, Louisiana is at 10:17 PM with a tide height of -0.7 ft (-0.21 m) below MLLW. The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Shell Island, Louisiana?
Today's high tide at Shell Island, Louisiana is at 2:38 PM with a tide height of 1.6 ft (0.49 m) above MLLW. Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Shell Island?
Shell Island, Louisiana has 1 high tide and 1 low tide today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Shell Island today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Shell Island, Louisiana is excellent. The solunar major period starts at 12:43 PM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Shell Island accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Shell Island, Louisiana are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Shell Island?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include LAWMA, Amerada Pass, Eugene Island, Eugene Island, North of, Atchafalaya Bay, Point Au Fer, Fourleague Bay. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Tide + Solunar Insightexcellent
Golden Window — conditions align for peak feeding.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
New Moon
0% illuminated
Stronger solunar influence, larger tides — excellent fishing conditions
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Shell Island
Tide chart data is temporarily unavailable.