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 8h 17m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:511.710:031.912:451.512:370.66:586:50Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:151.711:311.92:321.71:280.56:596:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:210.56:596:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:071.93:170.67:006:47First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:242.04:160.67:016:45First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:121.95:160.67:016:44First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:441.96:150.77:026:43Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:081.97:080.77:026:42Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:281.92:141.68:581.57:530.87:036:41Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:461.83:341.79:011.48:330.97:036:40Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:021.84:391.79:171.29:091.07:046:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:161.85:391.89:381.09:451.17:056:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:281.86:351.910:030.910:211.37:056:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:391.87:332.010:340.711:021.57:066:35Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:471.88:342.011:100.511:531.77:076:34Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:521.89:432.111:540.47:076:33Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:431.811:012.11:591.812:450.37:086:32Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:430.27:086:31Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:212.12:480.37:096:30Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:292.13:580.37:106:29Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:202.05:120.47:106:28Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:592.012:221.77:551.66:260.67:116:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:311.92:171.78:011.47:340.77:126:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:001.83:421.88:251.28:330.97:136:25Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:261.84:541.98:560.99:241.17:136:24New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:491.75:581.99:280.710:111.37:146:23New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:071.76:572.010:020.510:571.57:156:22New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:171.77:532.010:370.411:521.67:156:22New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:071.77:502.010:140.36:165:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:512.010:540.36:175:20Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:041.911:370.36:185:19Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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