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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 4:46 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 10:38 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 - May 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:161.73:071.410:151.39:220.06:227:41New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:011.83:101.411:191.49:55-0.16:217:42New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:471.910:33-0.26:207:43New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:361.911:17-0.26:207:43Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:311.96:197:44Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:321.812:09-0.26:187:45Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:321.71:06-0.16:177:45Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:211.72:080.06:167:46First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:581.63:130.25:321.26:167:46First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:261.54:220.56:060.96:157:47First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:091.31:501.45:420.76:450.66:147:48Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:501.52:111.47:121.07:260.36:147:48Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:131.62:271.48:391.28:060.16:137:49Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:221.82:341.410:031.38:46-0.16:127:50Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:191.99:24-0.26:127:50Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:091.910:03-0.26:117:51Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:561.910:43-0.26:117:52Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:421.811:25-0.16:107:52Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:311.76:107:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:251.612:100.06:097:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:171.612:560.16:097:54Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:591.51:430.36:087:55Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:281.42:290.46:087:55Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:481.43:150.66:170.96:077:56Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:421.01:001.44:020.86:320.76:077:56Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:321.11:021.35:031.06:550.56:077:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:521.312:561.36:331.27:200.26:067:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:521.512:521.48:091.37:490.06:067:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:391.612:501.49:331.48:20-0.26:067:59Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:201.78:54-0.36:057:59New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:011.89:33-0.46:058:00New Moon31Sun
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 1:42 pm — 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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