Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 11:44 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 9h 19m at 9:35 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:510.85:24-0.56:545:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:500.86:15-0.66:535:44Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:130.96:59-0.66:525:45Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:300.97:37-0.76:525:45Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:490.88:12-0.78:560.76:515:46New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:390.76:090.88:43-0.68:540.76:505:47New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:410.86:320.89:14-0.69:180.66:505:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:360.76:550.89:44-0.59:580.56:495:49New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:290.77:180.810:13-0.410:490.46:485:49New Moon9Mon
10Tue5:240.67:400.810:43-0.311:450.36:475:50Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:250.67:590.711:14-0.16:475:51Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:380.58:130.712:390.211:47 AM0.16:465:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:150.58:240.71:270.112:230.36:455:53Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:120.68:340.72:13-0.11:050.56:445:53First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:450.83:02-0.36:435:54First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:050.83:57-0.46:425:55First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:051.04:55-0.66:340.96:415:56Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:501.05:54-0.76:570.96:415:56Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:281.16:50-0.87:170.96:405:57Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:151.05:021.07:43-0.87:490.76:395:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:351.15:351.08:34-0.88:300.66:385:59Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:481.16:061.09:23-0.69:170.46:375:59Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:581.16:370.910:11-0.410:120.36:366:00Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:061.17:080.911:01-0.111:140.16:356:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:171.07:370.811:510.16:346:02Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:360.98:040.812:190.012:450.46:336:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:080.98:240.81:23-0.11:440.66:326:03Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:490.98:120.82:26-0.23:100.86:316:04Third Quarter28Sat
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 4:39 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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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