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 2h 23m 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 - Mar 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:591.02:50-0.36:306:04First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:091.13:51-0.46:296:05First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:511.14:54-0.56:286:06Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:571.15:56-0.56:201.06:276:06Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:141.06:52-0.56:510.86:256:07Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:401.14:341.07:44-0.47:330.66:246:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:061.24:541.08:33-0.38:180.46:236:08Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:221.35:151.09:200.09:070.16:226:09Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:331.35:371.010:090.29:59-0.16:216:09Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:431.35:581.011:000.510:56-0.36:206:10Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:541.36:171.011:550.811:57-0.46:196:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:131.36:341.112:581.06:186:11Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:431.26:401.11:02-0.42:181.16:166:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:231.22:09-0.36:156:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:081.23:20-0.36:146:13Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:211.24:33-0.26:136:14Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:401.15:42-0.18:131.06:126:14Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:231.03:531.16:420.07:520.96:106:15Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:441.04:081.07:290.17:540.86:096:16Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:501.14:221.08:070.28:090.76:086:16Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:481.14:361.08:390.38:320.56:076:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:411.24:471.09:090.58:590.46:066:17New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:301.24:551.09:380.69:300.26:056:18New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:191.25:001.110:090.810:040.16:036:19New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:101.35:061.110:450.910:410.16:026:19Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:051.35:131.111:261.011:220.06:016:20Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:091.35:171.212:231.26:006:20Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:281.312:080.05:596:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:521.41:010.05:576:21First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:011.41:590.05:566:22First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:441.43:020.05:556:23First Quarter31Wed
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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