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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:471.64:371.310:161.19:380.36:227:42Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:381.74:501.311:061.210:080.26:217:42Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:261.74:431.312:011.36:207:43Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:121.74:051.41:251.46:197:44Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:591.711:550.26:197:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:501.76:187:45Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:461.612:380.26:177:45Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:431.61:260.36:167:46Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:321.62:160.46:167:47Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:111.53:080.56:157:47Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:421.54:030.67:071.06:147:48Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:261.12:071.45:040.77:150.96:147:49Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:151.22:271.46:120.87:330.76:137:49Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:291.32:441.47:190.97:550.56:127:50Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:311.53:011.48:201.18:230.26:127:50Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:261.63:201.49:151.28:560.06:117:51New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:181.83:421.410:081.39:35-0.26:117:52New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:091.94:091.511:041.410:18-0.36:107:52New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:001.94:411.512:131.56:107:53New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:541.95:231.51:361.56:097:54Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:511.86:181.512:01-0.32:481.46:097:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:491.77:291.41:00-0.13:481.46:087:55Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:431.69:131.32:030.14:421.26:087:55First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:301.63:080.35:331.06:077:56First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:111.54:180.56:210.86:077:57First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:211.21:461.45:350.77:030.66:077:57Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:511.32:171.47:010.97:420.46:067:58Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:081.42:421.38:231.18:160.26:067:58Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:131.52:591.39:361.28:470.16:067:59Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:051.62:491.310:531.39:160.06:067:59Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:481.69:45-0.16:058:00Full Moon31Sat
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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