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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 24m at 11:09 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:35 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:221.512:300.06:425:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:581.41:170.26:435:06First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:050.36:445:06First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:241.42:560.46:455:06First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:431.312:360.86:340.73:570.66:455:06First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:571.22:111.06:330.55:120.86:465:06Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:071.23:191.16:480.26:280.96:475:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:151.24:141.37:090.07:341.06:485:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:251.25:031.57:36-0.38:271.26:485:06Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:401.35:501.68:09-0.59:111.26:495:07Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:011.36:371.68:48-0.79:471.36:505:07Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:291.47:271.69:31-0.810:191.46:505:07Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:061.48:201.510:20-0.811:151.36:515:08Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:551.49:151.411:13-0.76:525:08Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:561.310:081.31:241.212:10-0.56:525:08Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:151.110:541.22:431.11:10-0.36:535:09Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:160.911:331.13:460.82:130.06:535:09Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:590.84:410.63:210.36:545:09Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:051.112:590.85:290.34:470.56:545:10Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:341.02:361.06:120.06:320.76:555:10Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:581.03:561.16:50-0.28:080.96:555:11Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:151.04:551.27:25-0.49:431.06:565:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:071.05:401.27:57-0.56:565:12New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:171.28:28-0.66:575:12New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:521.28:59-0.76:575:13New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:281.29:31-0.66:585:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:071.110:04-0.66:585:14New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:481.110:39-0.66:585:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:301.011:16-0.56:595:15Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:081.011:53-0.36:595:16Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:440.912:29-0.26:595:17Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:22 am — 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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