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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 11:56 pm (0.9 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 - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:400.94:46-0.66:545:43First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:250.95:36-0.76:535:44Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:580.96:26-0.97:290.96:535:45Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:120.97:13-0.97:180.96:525:45Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:591.05:330.97:58-1.07:480.76:515:46Full Moon5Fri
6Sat2:241.05:550.98:43-0.98:310.66:515:47Full Moon6Sat
7Sun3:441.06:180.89:28-0.79:220.36:505:48Full Moon7Sun
8Mon5:001.06:420.810:13-0.510:200.16:495:49Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:150.97:040.710:59-0.211:25-0.16:485:49Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:350.97:260.711:470.16:485:50Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:060.87:450.812:32-0.312:350.46:475:51Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:510.87:570.81:39-0.51:230.66:465:52Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:440.82:47-0.66:455:53Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:380.93:55-0.66:445:53Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:100.95:04-0.76:445:54Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:280.96:08-0.66:435:55Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:170.97:04-0.68:590.86:425:56Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:040.85:190.97:49-0.58:340.76:415:56Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:150.85:300.88:26-0.58:340.66:405:57New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:140.85:450.88:57-0.48:540.56:395:58New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:080.86:010.89:24-0.29:250.46:385:59New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:000.86:150.89:50-0.110:020.36:375:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:540.86:260.810:160.110:440.16:366:00Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:510.86:320.810:430.311:290.06:356:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:560.76:370.811:100.46:346:01Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:170.86:410.812:16-0.111:37 AM0.66:336:02Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:450.91:04-0.26:326:03First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:390.91:55-0.36:316:04First Quarter28Sun
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 1:03 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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