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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 10:17 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 14h 08m at 2:38 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:421.22:271.36:590.97:470.46:058:00Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:051.32:451.38:201.08:160.26:058:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:151.52:491.39:401.28:440.16:058:01Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:101.69:10-0.16:058:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:551.69:38-0.16:048:02Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:341.710:07-0.26:048:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:131.710:40-0.26:048:03Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:541.611:17-0.26:048:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:391.611:57-0.16:048:04Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:291.66:048:04Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:171.512:400.06:048:04Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:571.51:240.16:048:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:271.52:100.26:048:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:481.42:580.46:330.86:048:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:031.33:520.66:320.66:048:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:011.01:131.34:590.86:470.36:048:06Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:241.21:191.36:251.07:140.06:058:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:321.41:261.37:581.27:49-0.36:058:07Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:291.61:361.49:171.38:29-0.56:058:07Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:221.81:491.410:271.49:14-0.76:058:07New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:121.82:091.511:351.510:02-0.76:058:08New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:031.810:54-0.76:068:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:541.74:161.51:401.56:068:08Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:461.65:471.42:291.46:068:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:361.57:191.212:49-0.33:221.26:068:08Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:211.49:151.11:50-0.14:151.06:078:08First Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:581.311:341.02:500.25:060.76:078:08First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:301.33:500.55:530.56:078:09First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:321.012:551.25:000.86:340.26:088:09First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:121.11:111.26:401.07:110.06:088:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA today?

Slack tide in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is approximately 6:27 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 Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA?

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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