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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 7:37 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:17 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:571.53:271.49:591.410:51-0.36:257:57Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:271.44:511.310:471.311:31-0.16:257:56Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:551.36:101.212:231.16:267:56Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:191.37:361.112:090.21:431.06:277:55Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:381.29:261.012:440.42:350.86:277:54Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:451.21:160.73:180.66:287:53Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:281.23:580.46:287:53Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:501.34:380.26:297:52Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:291.45:200.06:297:51Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:361.56:04-0.16:307:50Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:521.66:49-0.26:317:49Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:111.67:34-0.26:317:48Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:301.78:16-0.36:327:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:501.78:57-0.36:327:46New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:111.71:591.69:471.59:37-0.36:337:45New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:321.63:311.59:531.510:16-0.16:337:44New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:531.55:031.510:341.310:570.16:347:43New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:111.56:331.411:311.111:400.36:357:42Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:261.48:071.412:340.86:357:41Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:371.49:521.412:270.71:340.56:367:40Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:401.411:491.51:211.02:310.36:367:39First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:281.42:361.33:280.06:377:38First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:411.74:27-0.16:377:37First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:181.85:30-0.26:387:36First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:351.96:33-0.36:387:35Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:281.97:34-0.26:397:34Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:011.88:29-0.26:407:33Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:251.72:091.69:521.69:160.06:407:32Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:461.73:411.69:371.59:580.16:417:30Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:061.64:541.610:001.410:330.36:417:29Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:261.56:011.510:391.211:050.66:427:28Full Moon31Sat
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 12:57 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 11% 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 Waning Crescent (11% 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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