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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 14m at 4:46 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:24 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:531.27:10-0.76:595:17Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:141.17:48-0.77:005:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:331.18:24-0.87:005:18New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:57-0.77:005:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:121.09:29-0.77:005:20New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:210.97:430.99:59-0.69:530.87:005:21New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:210.88:080.910:29-0.511:350.77:005:21Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:240.78:300.810:58-0.47:005:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:360.68:470.81:070.511:26 AM-0.27:015:23Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:060.58:570.81:590.411:53 AM0.07:015:24Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:290.48:580.72:390.212:180.27:015:25First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:550.73:15-0.17:015:25First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:470.83:53-0.37:005:26First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:170.94:35-0.57:005:27First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:381.05:22-0.87:005:28Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:521.16:11-1.07:005:29Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:201.17:01-1.17:321.07:005:29Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:091.15:501.17:51-1.27:411.07:005:30Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:391.16:191.08:40-1.28:200.87:005:31Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:011.16:480.99:28-1.19:120.66:595:32Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:201.07:160.810:16-0.910:170.46:595:33Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:380.97:430.811:04-0.611:340.26:595:34Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:010.88:090.711:52-0.26:585:35Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:360.78:310.712:50-0.112:380.16:585:35Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:300.68:470.71:59-0.31:210.46:585:36Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:300.73:03-0.56:575:37Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:550.84:05-0.66:575:38Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:260.95:06-0.76:565:39Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:010.96:02-0.76:565:40Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:290.96:51-0.86:555:41Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:260.97:34-0.86:555:41Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 51% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (51% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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