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 3h 01m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:110.73:32-0.26:545:43First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:510.74:14-0.46:535:44First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:300.95:01-0.76:535:45Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:161.05:52-0.96:525:45Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:561.16:44-1.08:121.06:515:46Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:321.17:36-1.17:580.96:515:47Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:291.06:071.08:27-1.28:210.86:505:48Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:511.16:401.09:18-1.19:030.76:495:49Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:081.17:120.910:09-0.99:590.56:485:49Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:221.07:430.810:59-0.611:090.36:485:50Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:390.98:120.711:51-0.36:475:51Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:060.88:390.712:250.112:430.06:465:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:500.79:000.71:36-0.11:390.36:455:53Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:470.79:010.72:40-0.32:540.66:445:53Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:520.83:42-0.46:445:54Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:090.94:42-0.56:435:55Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:021.05:39-0.56:425:56Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:301.06:30-0.66:415:56Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:401.07:15-0.66:405:57Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:500.97:55-0.69:030.96:395:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:480.96:040.98:30-0.58:400.86:385:59New Moon21Wed
22Thu2:190.96:210.99:03-0.58:580.76:375:59New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:240.96:400.99:33-0.49:350.66:366:00New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:230.86:580.910:03-0.310:200.56:356:01New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:230.87:140.810:33-0.111:080.46:346:01Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:270.87:250.811:040.111:550.26:336:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:410.77:320.811:380.36:326:03Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:140.87:320.812:400.112:170.56:316:04Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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