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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 11:44 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 9:35 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:121.82:501.410:051.39:17-0.46:058:00New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:031.93:021.511:171.510:00-0.56:058:01New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:551.910:49-0.56:058:01New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:491.911:42-0.56:058:02Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:461.86:048:02Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:431.712:41-0.36:048:03Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:371.68:131.21:44-0.14:441.26:048:03First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:211.52:490.15:251.06:048:04First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:581.43:550.46:080.86:048:04First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:551.11:291.35:080.66:490.56:048:04First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:351.21:551.36:330.97:260.36:048:05Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:001.32:141.38:061.18:000.16:048:05Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:121.42:141.29:431.28:31-0.16:048:05Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:071.59:00-0.26:048:06Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:501.69:28-0.26:048:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:281.69:59-0.36:058:06Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:041.610:31-0.26:058:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:421.611:07-0.26:058:07Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:231.511:45-0.16:058:07Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:071.56:058:08Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:501.512:260.06:058:08Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:271.41:080.16:068:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:551.41:500.26:068:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:161.32:350.46:000.76:068:08Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:080.812:301.33:240.66:100.56:078:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:041.012:381.24:260.86:300.26:078:08Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:231.212:441.25:531.06:58-0.16:078:09Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:271.412:541.37:381.27:34-0.36:088:09Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:211.61:091.48:591.38:15-0.66:088:09Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:111.71:361.49:551.49:00-0.76:088:09New Moon30Fri
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 4:39 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 93% 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 (93% 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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