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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 1m at 4:28 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:461.42:571.310:051.39:46-0.26:257:57Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:101.44:091.310:161.210:190.06:257:56Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:331.45:151.210:511.110:490.16:267:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:551.36:201.111:411.011:170.36:277:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:141.37:301.112:370.86:277:54Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:281.38:521.01:300.76:287:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:351.312:090.72:180.56:287:53Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:341.33:040.46:297:52Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:331.33:490.26:307:51Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:341.44:350.16:307:50Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:161.45:220.06:317:49Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:471.56:11-0.16:317:48Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:521.66:58-0.26:327:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:351.67:44-0.26:327:46Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:491.61:181.58:271.58:28-0.26:337:45Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:081.62:481.58:441.49:10-0.16:347:44New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:281.54:141.59:201.29:530.06:347:43New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:491.55:361.510:051.010:360.36:357:42New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:101.56:551.510:590.711:210.66:357:41Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:301.48:171.511:590.56:367:40Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:501.49:461.512:090.91:030.36:367:39Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:071.511:271.51:021.22:080.16:377:38First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:191.52:061.43:130.06:377:37First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:141.68:15 AM1.64:091.64:19-0.16:387:36First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:591.75:25-0.16:397:35First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:231.76:290.06:397:34Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:001.77:270.06:407:33Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:211.61:381.59:301.58:170.16:407:32Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:391.62:571.59:251.48:580.36:417:30Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:571.64:031.59:331.39:310.46:417:29Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:161.55:031.59:521.29:590.66:427:28Full Moon31Tue
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 8:12 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 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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