29.4733’ N, 91.3050’ W

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

65°
H 81°
L 69°
NE
7mph
Low tide
1:09 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 6h 56m at 1:09 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:231.61:160.26:237:41Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:261.62:090.36:227:42First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:181.53:040.46:217:42First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:581.54:010.56:207:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:291.45:020.67:311.06:197:43First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:411.22:541.46:060.77:440.96:197:44Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:001.23:131.47:080.98:060.76:187:45Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:041.33:281.48:021.08:310.56:177:45Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:591.43:391.48:501.18:560.46:167:46Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:481.63:481.49:351.29:240.26:167:47Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:331.73:591.410:211.39:530.16:157:47Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:181.74:111.411:151.410:280.06:147:48Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:051.84:191.412:481.46:147:48Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:561.811:53-0.16:137:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:511.86:127:50Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:491.812:45-0.16:127:50Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:441.71:430.06:117:51Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:321.62:460.25:481.26:117:52Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:121.63:530.46:111.06:107:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:311.21:471.55:080.66:450.86:107:53Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:131.32:181.46:290.87:220.56:097:53Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:361.52:471.47:481.08:010.36:097:54Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:461.63:131.48:591.18:390.16:087:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:471.73:351.410:031.29:17-0.16:087:55New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:401.83:501.411:091.39:54-0.16:077:56New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:291.83:471.412:321.46:077:56New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:171.811:11-0.16:077:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:051.711:510.06:067:58Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:561.66:067:58Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:481.612:350.16:067:59Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:371.51:200.26:057:59Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (74% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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