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 4h 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 - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:020.87:250.91:27-0.11:030.76:306:04First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:150.92:17-0.36:296:05First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:031.13:14-0.46:286:06First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:051.24:18-0.56:276:06First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:501.25:25-0.66:256:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:251.26:29-0.77:171.16:246:08Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:351.24:551.27:27-0.77:321.06:236:08Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:111.25:231.18:22-0.68:090.86:226:09Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:331.35:501.09:13-0.48:560.66:216:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:481.36:151.010:03-0.29:480.36:206:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:591.36:381.010:530.110:450.26:196:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:111.26:590.911:470.411:440.06:176:11Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:291.27:110.912:490.76:166:12Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:581.26:581.012:44-0.12:120.96:156:13Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:391.21:43-0.26:146:13Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:231.22:42-0.26:136:14Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:001.23:45-0.16:126:14Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:001.24:50-0.16:106:15Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:241.25:52-0.16:096:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:351.26:45-0.18:431.16:086:16Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:321.14:481.27:290.08:101.06:076:17Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:101.15:021.18:070.08:210.96:066:17Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:161.15:161.18:410.18:460.76:046:18New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:151.25:301.19:130.39:150.66:036:19New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:111.25:411.19:450.49:470.46:026:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:071.25:501.110:200.610:220.36:016:20New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:061.35:551.111:020.811:000.26:006:20Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:121.35:561.111:581.011:440.05:586:21Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:291.45:441.21:451.25:576:21Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:541.412:34-0.15:566:22First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:161.51:31-0.15:556:23First Quarter31Sat
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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