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 5h 10m 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 - May 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:451.45:300.67:481.06:227:41Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:571.23:091.46:330.77:570.96:217:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:131.33:281.47:300.88:160.76:207:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:161.43:441.48:200.98:390.66:207:43Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:101.53:571.49:071.09:040.46:197:44Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:591.64:091.49:521.19:320.26:187:45New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:461.74:231.410:411.210:030.16:177:45New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:341.84:371.411:421.310:400.06:177:46New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:241.84:481.41:181.46:167:47Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:181.86:157:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:181.812:11-0.16:147:48Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:191.81:070.06:147:48Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:151.72:080.16:137:49First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:021.63:140.26:041.26:137:50First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:411.54:240.46:321.06:127:50First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:031.32:151.55:420.67:070.76:117:51Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:381.42:451.47:040.87:440.56:117:52Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:571.53:131.48:191.08:220.36:107:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:051.63:371.49:261.18:580.16:107:53Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:041.73:551.410:311.39:350.06:097:53Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:561.83:571.411:451.310:11-0.16:097:54Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:441.810:48-0.16:087:55Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:321.811:270.06:087:55Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:211.76:087:56Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:141.612:090.06:077:56Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:071.612:540.16:077:57Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:561.51:410.36:067:58Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:351.52:300.46:067:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:051.43:200.56:550.96:067:59Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:131.01:281.44:130.76:570.86:067:59Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:071.01:461.35:140.87:160.66:058:00Waning Crescent31Sun
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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