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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:53 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 9h 42m at 10:24 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:591.51:281.39:011.28:10-0.36:098:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:511.51:411.310:171.38:50-0.46:098:09Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:351.59:28-0.46:098:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:141.510:04-0.36:108:09New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:501.510:39-0.26:108:08New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:271.411:13-0.16:118:08New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:031.411:480.06:118:08Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:381.36:031.02:581.06:128:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:101.37:310.912:230.23:310.96:128:08Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:391.29:350.812:590.34:060.76:138:08Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:001.21:350.54:410.56:138:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:070.811:11 AM1.22:110.75:170.46:148:07First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:141.25:520.26:148:07First Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:181.26:270.06:158:07First Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:331.27:02-0.26:158:06Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:561.311:59 AM1.37:411.37:39-0.36:168:06Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:321.412:411.38:381.38:17-0.46:168:06Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:071.51:361.49:011.38:56-0.56:178:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:411.52:401.49:231.39:38-0.56:178:05Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:161.53:521.49:571.310:22-0.46:188:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:511.55:101.310:471.211:09-0.36:188:04Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:261.46:311.311:571.011:59-0.16:198:03Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:011.47:581.21:170.86:208:03Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:351.39:391.112:530.22:270.66:208:02Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:091.311:311.11:510.53:290.46:218:02Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:411.32:540.84:270.16:218:01Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:161.211:12 AM1.34:101.05:240.06:228:01Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:481.311:43 AM1.36:041.26:19-0.26:238:00Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:051.412:111.38:081.37:11-0.26:237:59Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:041.512:381.39:391.37:58-0.36:247:59Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:481.51:161.310:261.38:39-0.26:247:58Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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