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 5m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:090.95:111.07:45-1.08:030.76:535:43Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:221.05:481.08:34-1.08:410.66:535:44Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:301.06:230.99:22-0.99:260.56:525:45Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:360.96:570.810:07-0.710:200.46:525:46Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:390.97:300.810:52-0.511:240.26:515:46Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:450.78:030.711:35-0.26:505:47Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:590.68:330.712:320.112:170.06:505:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:300.68:590.71:360.012:540.36:495:49Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:190.69:090.62:36-0.21:210.56:485:50Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:220.73:33-0.36:475:50Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:010.74:29-0.36:465:51Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:350.85:23-0.46:465:52Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:010.86:11-0.56:455:53Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:560.86:54-0.58:120.86:445:54Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:090.97:33-0.58:100.76:435:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:170.85:280.98:09-0.58:270.76:425:55Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:250.85:490.98:42-0.58:520.66:415:56New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:250.86:100.99:13-0.49:240.56:405:57New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:220.86:320.99:45-0.310:010.46:395:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:190.86:530.810:17-0.210:430.36:385:58Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:210.87:120.810:520.011:320.16:375:59Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:310.87:300.811:310.26:376:00Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:540.87:460.812:250.012:140.46:366:00Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:310.88:030.81:21-0.21:020.66:356:01First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:070.92:21-0.31:570.86:336:02First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:590.93:26-0.46:326:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:331.04:34-0.56:070.96:316:03Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:231.15:42-0.66:480.96:306:04Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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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