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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 9:24 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:38 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:311.84:241.79:261.39:200.86:586:51Full Moon1Fri
2Sat5:461.85:291.89:481.29:551.06:586:50Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:591.86:321.810:151.010:321.26:596:49Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:101.87:351.910:480.811:131.47:006:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:191.78:422.011:270.67:006:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:241.89:582.012:051.612:140.47:016:45Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:171.811:242.11:501.81:080.37:016:44Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:080.37:026:43Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:492.13:150.37:026:42Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:592.14:260.37:036:40Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:522.15:400.47:046:39Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:312.012:241.88:211.76:520.57:046:38Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:041.92:201.88:191.67:550.67:056:37Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:321.93:441.88:411.38:490.87:066:36Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:571.84:561.99:101.19:361.07:066:35New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:191.86:011.99:420.910:201.27:076:34New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:371.77:012.010:160.711:011.47:076:33New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:461.77:592.010:510.611:481.67:086:32New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:381.78:592.011:280.57:096:31Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:471.710:072.01:231.712:090.47:096:30Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:282.012:540.47:106:29Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:430.57:116:28Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:572.02:380.57:116:27First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:011.93:370.67:126:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:401.94:370.67:136:25First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:071.95:380.77:146:24First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:281.96:360.87:146:23Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:461.82:321.58:371.37:270.97:156:22Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:021.83:511.68:411.28:141.07:166:21Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:151.74:561.78:560.98:571.17:166:20Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:261.74:551.88:170.78:411.36:175:20Full Moon31Sun
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 6:01 am — 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 1% 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 (1% 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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