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 8h 16m 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 - Jun 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:441.52:230.16:058:00Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:171.43:170.36:058:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:391.44:100.57:260.96:058:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:231.01:551.35:050.77:190.76:058:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:001.12:011.36:090.97:350.56:048:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:181.21:541.37:221.17:560.26:048:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:191.41:351.38:341.28:210.06:048:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:061.51:201.39:481.38:48-0.16:048:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:471.69:17-0.36:048:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:251.79:49-0.46:048:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:061.810:26-0.46:048:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:511.811:07-0.46:048:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:421.711:54-0.46:048:05Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:361.76:048:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:231.612:46-0.36:048:06Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:591.51:42-0.16:058:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:261.42:400.15:310.96:058:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:471.33:420.45:530.66:058:07First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:201.11:031.34:540.76:270.26:058:07First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:001.31:131.36:331.07:06-0.16:058:07Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:221.51:111.38:301.27:47-0.36:058:08Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:301.78:29-0.56:068:08Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:251.79:12-0.66:068:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:141.89:55-0.66:068:08Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:001.710:39-0.56:068:08Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:461.611:24-0.46:078:08Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:341.56:078:09Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:221.512:09-0.26:078:09Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:051.412:55-0.16:088:09Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:381.31:400.16:088:09Third Quarter30Sun
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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