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 2h 07m 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 - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:001.17:090.911:05-0.111:070.26:306:04Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:151.07:300.811:560.26:296:05Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:391.07:420.812:100.012:500.56:286:05Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:171.07:270.81:11-0.12:000.86:276:06Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:091.02:09-0.26:266:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:211.13:08-0.36:256:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:071.14:08-0.36:246:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:531.25:09-0.36:236:08Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:111.16:07-0.36:226:09Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:111.16:57-0.36:206:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:171.17:40-0.38:190.96:196:10Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:381.05:301.18:17-0.28:290.96:186:11Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:541.05:441.08:50-0.18:540.76:176:12New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:581.15:581.09:210.09:260.66:166:12New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:581.16:111.09:530.210:010.56:156:13New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:591.16:211.010:260.310:390.36:146:13Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:041.16:271.011:050.611:200.16:126:14Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:171.16:271.011:520.86:116:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:421.26:181.112:060.012:591.06:106:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:161.312:57-0.26:096:16First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:441.41:55-0.36:086:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:581.43:01-0.36:066:17First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:541.44:14-0.36:056:18First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:341.45:28-0.37:161.36:046:18Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:051.36:37-0.37:111.16:036:19Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:301.44:311.37:38-0.27:390.96:026:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:581.44:551.28:320.08:190.76:006:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:141.55:181.29:220.29:030.55:596:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:231.55:381.110:120.59:490.35:586:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:291.55:541.111:050.710:360.15:576:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:371.55:591.112:101.05:566:22Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA