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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 11:09 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 9:04 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:310.88:400.711:57-0.46:545:43Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:090.79:030.712:490.212:50-0.16:535:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:080.69:210.72:00-0.11:460.36:535:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:110.73:05-0.43:050.66:525:45Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:100.84:07-0.66:515:46Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:011.05:08-0.76:515:47Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:001.06:05-0.86:505:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:341.06:57-0.86:495:48Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:581.07:44-0.86:495:49Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:180.98:25-0.89:380.86:485:50New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:200.86:390.99:02-0.78:500.86:475:51New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:420.87:000.89:35-0.69:100.76:465:52New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:420.87:210.810:06-0.59:560.66:455:52New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:410.77:400.710:35-0.410:570.56:455:53Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:430.77:540.711:04-0.26:445:54Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:540.68:020.712:010.311:33 AM0.06:435:55Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:270.58:000.712:570.212:020.36:425:56Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:530.71:450.06:415:56First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:380.82:30-0.26:405:57First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:340.93:16-0.36:395:58First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:331.04:07-0.56:385:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:191.15:02-0.66:375:59Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:421.25:58-0.76:366:00Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:071.26:52-0.87:501.16:356:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:161.15:321.17:43-0.97:421.06:346:01Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:561.25:561.18:33-0.88:150.86:336:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:211.26:191.09:21-0.79:020.66:326:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:411.26:420.910:10-0.49:590.46:316:03Full Moon28Thu
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 4:06 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 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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