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 2h 40m 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 - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:582.01:450.27:186:18Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:551.91:510.36:195:17Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:010.56:205:17Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:391.810:50 AM1.55:431.44:160.76:215:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:171.812:461.56:131.25:330.86:215:15Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:501.72:131.66:470.96:441.06:225:15Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:201.73:251.77:210.77:441.26:235:14Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:481.64:281.87:540.58:361.36:245:13New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:111.65:221.88:270.39:211.46:255:13New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:281.66:121.99:000.210:031.56:255:12New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:311.66:591.89:330.210:461.66:265:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:131.67:471.810:070.16:275:11Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:401.810:440.26:285:10Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:381.711:250.26:295:10Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:391.712:100.36:295:09Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:301.612:570.46:305:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:470.56:315:09First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:071.62:390.66:325:08First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:361.510:34 AM1.17:281.13:360.76:335:08First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:581.51:131.16:320.94:420.96:335:07Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:171.52:291.26:430.75:511.06:345:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:321.43:291.47:020.56:521.16:355:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:461.44:211.57:260.27:441.26:365:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:031.55:081.77:540.08:291.36:375:06Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:241.55:551.78:26-0.29:081.46:385:06Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:491.56:421.89:04-0.39:461.46:385:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:201.57:321.89:47-0.410:311.56:395:06Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:571.58:251.710:35-0.411:511.56:405:06Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:421.59:211.611:29-0.36:415:06Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:391.410:161.51:451.412:26-0.16:415:06Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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