Shell Island, Louisiana Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 1:56 AM — 1.3 ft (0.40 m)
- Low Tide at 6:14 AM — 0.9 ft (0.27 m)
- High Tide at 1:49 PM — 1.3 ft (0.40 m)
- Low Tide at 7:12 PM — 0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: First Quarter (70% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 7:18 PM, 7:42 AM
Solunar Minor Periods: 2:27 PM, 2:00 AM
Fishing Rating: good
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 2026-05-25 | H 1:56 AM (1.3 ft), L 6:14 AM (0.9 ft), H 1:49 PM (1.3 ft), L 7:12 PM (0.5 ft) | First Quarter | good |
| Tue | 2026-05-26 | H 3:37 AM (1.4 ft), L 7:53 AM (1.1 ft), H 1:59 PM (1.3 ft), L 7:44 PM (0.2 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Wed | 2026-05-27 | H 5:03 AM (1.5 ft), L 10:02 AM (1.3 ft), H 1:37 PM (1.3 ft), L 8:13 PM (0.0 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Thu | 2026-05-28 | H 6:07 AM (1.6 ft), L 8:41 PM (-0.1 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Fri | 2026-05-29 | H 6:52 AM (1.7 ft), L 9:09 PM (-0.2 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Sat | 2026-05-30 | H 7:28 AM (1.8 ft), L 9:40 PM (-0.2 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Sun | 2026-05-31 | H 8:03 AM (1.8 ft), L 10:13 PM (-0.2 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Mon | 2026-06-01 | H 8:41 AM (1.7 ft), L 10:50 PM (-0.2 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Shell Island, Louisiana?
Today's low tide at Shell Island, Louisiana is at 6:14 AM with a tide height of 0.9 ft (0.27 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 7:12 PM (0.5 ft). 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 1:56 AM with a tide height of 1.3 ft (0.40 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 1:49 PM (1.3 ft). 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 2 high tides and 2 low tides 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 good. The solunar major period starts at 7:18 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 Insightgood
Solunar Major at 7:18 PM — plan to be on the water. Rising tide boosts bait movement — predators will be active.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
First Quarter
70% illuminated
Moderate solunar influence — good feeding activity during major/minor periods
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Shell Island
Tide chart data is temporarily unavailable.