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 55m 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 - Jul 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:241.39:341.01:150.23:320.86:098:09Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:021.311:320.92:040.44:260.66:098:09First Quarter2Tue
3Wed11:351.22:500.75:130.46:108:09First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:241.012:001.23:320.95:560.26:108:09First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:081.26:350.16:118:08First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:441.211:05 AM1.27:031.27:11-0.16:118:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:381.37:45-0.26:128:08Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:031.48:19-0.26:128:08Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:251.48:52-0.36:138:08Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:491.41:021.310:241.39:24-0.36:138:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:151.42:041.310:451.39:56-0.36:148:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri7:431.43:011.211:381.210:28-0.26:148:07Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:121.44:081.212:561.26:158:07Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:421.45:281.11:491.16:158:06Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:111.46:531.02:260.96:168:06Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:381.38:300.912:150.22:570.86:168:06Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:021.310:320.912:580.43:290.66:178:05Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:221.31:450.64:060.36:178:05Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:301.010:41 AM1.32:390.94:490.16:188:04Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:021.211:01 AM1.33:431.15:37-0.16:188:04Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:161.311:29 AM1.35:161.26:28-0.36:198:04Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:171.512:121.47:191.37:20-0.56:208:03Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:081.51:121.48:191.48:11-0.56:208:03Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:521.62:211.48:561.39:00-0.56:218:02New Moon24Wed
25Thu6:311.53:321.49:321.39:47-0.46:218:01New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:081.54:421.410:161.210:33-0.36:228:01New Moon26Fri
27Sat7:441.45:511.311:121.011:17-0.16:228:00New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:191.47:001.212:200.96:238:00Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:531.38:141.112:000.21:290.86:247:59Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:241.39:421.012:410.42:300.66:247:58Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:521.211:291.01:200.73:230.46:257:57First Quarter31Wed
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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