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 4h 25m 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:561.32:161.45:450.66:470.86:227:41Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:391.52:371.47:070.87:250.56:217:42Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:011.62:561.48:221.08:070.26:217:43Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:101.83:141.49:301.28:51-0.16:207:43Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:111.93:321.510:341.49:35-0.36:197:44Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:072.03:501.511:411.510:22-0.36:187:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:012.04:041.61:011.56:177:45Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:551.96:177:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:521.812:03-0.26:167:46Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:521.712:570.06:157:47Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:501.61:540.26:157:48Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:361.52:490.46:147:48Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:101.43:440.66:511.06:137:49Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:251.11:351.44:410.76:550.96:137:49Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:101.21:521.35:460.97:140.76:127:50Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:321.32:001.36:591.17:370.56:117:51Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:391.41:531.38:081.28:040.36:117:51Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:321.51:411.49:101.38:310.16:107:52Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:141.61:431.410:071.49:010.06:107:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:521.71:461.511:131.59:31-0.16:097:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:291.810:04-0.26:097:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:091.810:41-0.26:087:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:521.811:21-0.26:087:55Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:401.76:087:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:281.712:07-0.16:077:56Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:111.612:570.06:077:57Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:461.59:051.21:500.24:551.16:067:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:141.52:470.45:130.96:067:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:361.43:500.75:470.66:067:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:471.312:541.45:071.06:270.36:067:59Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:161.51:081.46:521.27:100.06:057:59Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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