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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 41m at 10:02 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:451.16:041.38:26-1.09:261.06:595:17Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:331.16:491.29:12-1.09:581.07:005:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:241.17:331.29:58-0.910:440.97:005:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:151.08:181.110:44-0.87:005:19Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:060.99:031.012:010.811:29 AM-0.67:005:20Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:000.79:460.91:260.712:13-0.47:005:21Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:110.610:240.82:390.512:54-0.17:005:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:270.410:560.83:400.31:300.17:005:22Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:530.411:190.74:290.12:000.37:015:23Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:270.75:09-0.17:015:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:570.75:45-0.27:015:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:470.86:19-0.47:260.77:005:26Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:030.96:53-0.68:320.87:005:26Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:250.97:26-0.78:480.87:005:27Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:501.07:59-0.89:000.87:005:28Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:500.86:181.08:31-0.89:090.87:005:29New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:430.96:481.09:04-0.99:230.87:005:30New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:340.97:191.09:38-0.99:530.87:005:31New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:290.87:520.910:14-0.810:460.76:595:31Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:310.88:240.910:52-0.76:595:32Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:420.78:540.812:040.611:34 AM-0.56:595:33Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:090.69:210.71:140.412:18-0.36:595:34Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:050.59:440.72:090.21:070.06:585:35First Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:180.510:050.73:03-0.12:010.36:585:36First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:050.73:58-0.43:110.56:585:37First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:310.84:54-0.65:470.76:575:37Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:380.95:50-0.87:300.86:575:38Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:301.06:43-0.98:150.86:565:39Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:350.95:131.07:34-1.08:380.86:565:40Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:430.95:511.08:22-1.08:570.86:555:41Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:470.96:270.99:06-0.99:230.76:555:42Full 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 5:10 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 88% 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 (88% 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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