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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 4:24 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 42m at 10:38 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:051.39:581.012:130.52:360.56:257:58Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:181.311:501.112:530.73:160.36:257:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:291.31:391.04:000.16:267:56First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:401.34:50-0.16:267:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:591.45:44-0.26:277:55First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:441.56:39-0.36:277:54Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:351.612:081.57:061.57:34-0.46:287:53Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:161.61:371.57:531.48:27-0.46:297:52Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:521.63:011.58:341.39:17-0.36:297:51Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:251.54:201.59:201.210:04-0.16:307:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:571.55:341.510:121.010:490.16:307:49Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:281.46:451.411:100.911:340.36:317:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:581.47:591.312:160.76:327:48Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:261.49:201.312:180.61:210.66:327:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:501.310:561.21:030.92:220.46:337:46Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:051.31:491.13:170.36:337:45Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:591.34:100.26:347:44Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:221.45:030.26:347:43Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:561.55:540.26:357:42Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:181.56:420.16:357:41Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:231.57:270.16:367:40Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:331.512:191.48:561.48:060.16:377:39Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:481.51:551.49:041.48:410.26:377:38Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:061.53:111.49:261.39:140.26:387:37New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:251.54:191.49:551.29:440.36:387:35New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:431.55:241.410:271.110:140.56:397:34New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:011.56:281.411:040.910:450.76:397:33New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:181.57:351.411:450.811:190.96:407:32Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:331.58:491.412:310.66:407:31Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:461.510:141.51:220.56:417:30Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:571.512:401.32:170.36:417:29First Quarter31Thu
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 1:31 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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