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 2h 22m 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 - Oct 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:231.77:171.810:200.710:321.56:586:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat5:231.78:081.810:520.610:581.66:596:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:251.89:031.911:270.611:261.76:596:48Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:301.812:080.57:006:47Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:251.812:530.57:006:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:071.91:430.57:016:45Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:161.92:380.57:016:43Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:102.03:360.57:026:42Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:352.04:380.67:036:41Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:551.95:430.67:036:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:131.91:171.77:241.56:480.87:046:39Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:311.82:591.87:381.37:480.97:046:38Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:491.84:192.08:091.08:441.17:056:37Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:071.85:302.18:470.69:351.47:066:36New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:251.86:342.29:300.410:241.67:066:35New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:431.87:352.210:160.211:131.77:076:33New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:031.98:382.211:060.17:086:32Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:231.99:452.112:081.912:020.17:086:31Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:402.011:022.11:401.91:020.17:096:30Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:070.37:106:29First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:232.03:130.47:106:28First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:281.94:200.67:116:27First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:081.85:280.87:126:26First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:371.81:321.58:051.46:330.97:126:25Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:011.72:581.68:091.27:301.17:136:25Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:201.74:091.68:231.08:181.27:146:24Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:351.75:091.78:400.98:581.47:146:23Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:431.65:591.89:010.79:321.57:156:22Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:421.76:431.99:260.510:021.67:166:21Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:391.77:241.99:530.410:311.77:176:20Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:461.77:071.99:230.310:001.76:175:19Full Moon31Sun
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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