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 10h 31m 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 - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:311.68:46-0.36:257:57Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:591.59:22-0.26:257:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:241.59:56-0.26:267:56Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:491.51:461.310:591.310:29-0.16:277:55Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:151.43:341.311:091.311:010.06:277:54Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:401.45:021.212:321.26:287:53Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:031.46:251.11:391.06:287:52Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:231.37:561.012:050.42:260.96:297:52Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:371.39:571.012:380.63:050.76:307:51Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:421.31:130.83:390.56:307:50Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:411.34:130.36:317:49Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:341.34:500.26:317:48Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:141.45:330.06:327:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:091.66:20-0.26:327:46Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:531.77:11-0.36:337:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:311.78:02-0.46:347:44Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:071.81:401.78:471.68:53-0.46:347:43New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:401.73:101.79:021.59:43-0.36:357:42New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:111.64:361.79:421.410:33-0.16:357:41New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:401.65:591.610:361.211:250.16:367:40Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:091.57:221.611:430.96:367:39Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:351.48:511.512:180.512:560.76:377:38Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:591.410:331.51:180.82:050.56:377:37Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:171.42:281.13:080.36:387:36First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:241.59:16 AM1.44:111.44:080.26:397:35First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:121.65:070.16:397:34First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:461.76:040.16:407:33First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:531.86:580.16:407:31Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:361.87:470.16:417:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:021.78:290.26:417:29Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:201.79:060.26:427:28Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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