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 11m at 2:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:400.84:220.07:005:17First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:400.95:00-0.27:005:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:400.95:38-0.47:005:19Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:581.06:16-0.67:005:20Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:161.16:55-0.88:371.07:005:20Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:421.17:33-0.98:231.07:005:21Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:391.06:101.18:13-1.08:221.07:005:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:501.16:401.18:54-1.08:490.97:015:23Full Moon8Fri
9Sat3:011.17:101.09:37-1.09:350.87:015:24Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:151.07:400.910:21-0.810:390.67:015:24Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:310.98:080.911:07-0.611:590.47:015:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:560.88:350.811:54-0.37:005:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:370.68:590.81:140.112:420.17:005:27Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:380.69:210.82:22-0.21:290.47:005:28Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:340.83:26-0.47:005:28Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:430.84:28-0.66:290.87:005:29Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:490.95:29-0.87:005:30Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:171.06:24-0.97:005:31Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:351.07:14-0.96:595:32Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:540.97:58-0.99:340.86:595:33Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:110.86:140.98:37-0.89:020.86:595:34New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:200.86:350.89:11-0.89:060.76:585:34New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:160.86:570.89:42-0.69:400.66:585:35New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:100.77:190.710:10-0.510:320.46:585:36New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:060.67:380.710:37-0.311:350.36:575:37Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:090.57:530.711:03-0.26:575:38Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:240.48:010.712:350.211:29 AM0.06:565:39Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:100.48:030.71:290.011:51 AM0.26:565:40Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:030.72:18-0.26:565:40First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:040.73:06-0.36:555:41First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:510.83:55-0.56:545:42First Quarter31Sun
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 6:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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