29.4733’ N, 91.3050’ W

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

62°
H 77°
L 60°
NNE
3mph
Low tide
6:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 6:59 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:49 pm (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 5:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - May 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:201.83:211.410:331.39:34-0.16:227:41Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:161.910:13-0.36:227:42Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:112.010:59-0.46:217:42Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:112.011:53-0.46:207:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:202.06:197:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:371.912:55-0.46:187:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:491.82:03-0.26:187:45Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:341.63:140.06:177:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:031.54:270.26:491.26:167:46Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:001.32:251.45:430.57:101.06:157:47Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:081.42:441.47:010.77:420.76:157:47Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:431.52:591.38:181.08:130.46:147:48Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:031.63:041.39:351.28:430.26:137:49Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:081.72:291.411:181.49:120.06:137:49New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:011.89:41-0.16:127:50New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:471.910:12-0.26:117:51New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:311.810:47-0.26:117:51New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:181.811:27-0.16:107:52Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:141.76:107:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:231.712:120.06:097:53Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:291.61:000.16:097:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:051.61:510.26:087:54First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:251.52:390.36:087:55First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:381.53:260.47:331.06:087:55First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:451.44:170.67:010.86:077:56First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:561.11:431.35:190.97:090.56:077:57Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:311.31:331.36:441.17:280.26:067:57Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:421.51:161.48:231.37:56-0.16:067:58Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:391.88:30-0.46:067:58Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:311.99:10-0.66:067:59Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:212.09:56-0.76:057:59Full Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA?

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

What datum are Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, 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 Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA?

Tide predictions for Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, 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 Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA?

Tide data for Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8764165. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8764165.

What is the moon phase in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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