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 4h 02m 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 - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:381.89:521.912:190.56:586:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:511.811:112.012:481.71:130.46:596:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:581.83:051.82:130.46:596:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:302.03:180.47:006:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:352.04:270.47:016:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:262.010:38 AM1.77:211.75:390.57:016:44Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:071.91:021.87:311.66:480.67:026:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:421.92:361.87:571.47:510.77:026:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:141.93:541.98:281.28:450.97:036:41Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:431.85:021.99:031.09:331.17:046:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:101.86:042.09:400.810:171.37:046:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:351.87:022.010:170.710:591.47:056:37New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:541.87:582.010:560.611:431.67:056:36Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:031.78:572.011:380.57:066:35Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:541.710:021.912:421.712:220.57:076:34Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:171.91:100.57:076:33Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:020.67:086:32First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:351.92:570.67:096:31First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:351.93:540.77:096:30First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:161.94:540.87:106:29First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:461.85:530.97:116:28First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:111.81:541.58:151.46:490.97:116:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:321.83:131.68:201.27:381.07:126:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:511.84:161.78:371.18:231.17:136:25Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:071.75:111.88:570.99:031.27:136:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:221.76:031.99:220.79:421.37:146:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon4:371.76:542.09:500.510:211.57:156:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:541.87:462.010:240.311:021.67:156:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:111.88:412.011:050.211:521.77:166:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:301.89:432.011:510.17:176:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:471.810:512.01:441.812:450.27:186:19Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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