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 1h 39m 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 - Jun 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:431.910:16-0.56:058:00New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:281.811:03-0.56:058:01New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:151.811:55-0.36:058:01Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:011.76:058:02Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:431.67:261.312:51-0.23:241.36:048:02Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:191.59:391.21:490.14:051.06:048:03First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:481.42:480.44:510.76:048:03First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:031.112:121.33:520.75:370.46:048:03First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:581.312:311.35:161.06:240.16:048:04Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:341.412:391.37:281.37:08-0.16:048:04Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:531.67:51-0.36:048:05Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:541.78:32-0.46:048:05Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:391.79:10-0.46:048:05Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:181.79:48-0.46:048:06Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:551.610:25-0.36:048:06Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:311.611:02-0.26:058:06Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:081.511:39-0.16:058:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:441.46:058:07Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:161.412:160.06:058:07Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:431.312:530.26:058:07Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:031.310:170.81:270.44:440.76:058:08Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:121.32:000.65:070.56:068:08Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:101.25:350.36:068:08Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:031.36:040.16:068:08Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:561.36:37-0.16:078:08Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:081.47:12-0.36:078:08Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:431.67:52-0.56:078:09Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:171.68:34-0.66:088:09Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:531.79:18-0.76:088:09New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:291.72:161.59:451.510:04-0.76:088:09New Moon30Tue
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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