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 1h 00m at 9:27 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:46 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:380.88:450.712:06-0.46:545:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:100.79:130.712:590.212:56-0.16:545:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:050.69:360.62:100.01:470.26:535:44Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:110.63:14-0.32:510.56:525:45Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:390.74:12-0.46:525:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:460.95:07-0.66:515:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:250.95:57-0.66:505:47Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:501.06:43-0.76:505:48Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:010.97:24-0.76:495:49Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:110.98:02-0.79:350.86:485:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:260.98:37-0.78:430.86:475:51New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:480.86:450.99:10-0.79:010.76:475:51New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:570.87:050.89:41-0.69:420.66:465:52New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:000.87:260.810:11-0.510:370.56:455:53New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:020.77:440.810:41-0.311:350.46:445:54Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:110.67:570.711:12-0.16:435:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:320.68:050.712:260.211:46 AM0.16:425:55Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:170.68:050.71:110.112:240.46:415:56Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:570.81:55-0.16:405:57First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:110.82:44-0.36:405:57First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:281.03:40-0.56:395:58First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:301.14:42-0.76:385:59Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:151.25:45-0.86:376:00Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:511.26:47-0.97:341.06:366:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:341.15:221.17:44-0.97:430.96:356:01Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:111.25:511.08:37-0.88:200.86:346:02Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:331.26:181.09:27-0.69:080.66:336:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:481.26:440.910:17-0.410:050.46:326:03Full Moon28Mon
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 11:06 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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