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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 9:27 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 6:59 am (1.7 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:491.55:341.21:411.15:546:23Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:111.512:170.05:536:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:411.51:100.05:526:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:091.52:070.05:516:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:211.43:080.15:506:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:051.44:140.25:496:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:291.45:200.25:476:26Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:451.36:170.37:491.15:466:27Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:031.24:001.37:050.37:501.05:456:28Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:291.24:131.37:460.48:070.85:446:28Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:361.34:251.38:240.58:300.75:436:29New Moon11Mon
12Tue4:361.44:351.39:020.78:560.55:426:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:331.54:421.39:420.99:260.35:416:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:291.64:451.310:311.010:010.15:406:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:271.64:441.311:471.210:410.05:396:31Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:321.711:29-0.15:376:32Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:451.75:366:32Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:041.712:25-0.15:356:33First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:171.71:28-0.15:346:34First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:161.72:38-0.15:336:34First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:591.63:540.06:561.45:326:35First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:331.55:120.26:401.25:316:35Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:461.43:011.46:260.37:031.05:306:36Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:211.54:251.48:300.58:360.76:297:37Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:391.64:461.39:290.79:120.46:287:37Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:481.75:031.310:251.09:490.26:277:38Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:501.85:131.311:271.210:270.16:267:38Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:481.84:591.312:531.36:257:39Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:461.811:470.06:257:40Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:461.86:247:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:13 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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