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 1h 17m 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:321.61:111.58:361.48:21-0.56:257:57Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:101.62:221.58:561.49:07-0.56:267:56New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:461.63:381.59:271.39:55-0.46:267:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:211.64:561.510:121.210:44-0.36:277:55New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:561.56:131.411:111.011:350.06:277:54Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:301.47:341.412:230.96:287:53Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:041.49:031.312:290.31:380.76:297:52Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:371.310:451.21:270.62:460.46:297:52First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:091.32:300.93:480.36:307:51First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:321.310:38 AM1.33:481.14:470.16:307:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:121.411:00 AM1.35:511.35:430.06:317:49First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:401.56:370.06:327:48Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:471.57:250.06:327:47Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:311.68:080.06:337:46Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:001.58:460.06:337:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:241.51:511.410:301.49:190.16:347:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:471.53:171.410:081.39:500.16:347:43Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:091.54:231.310:231.210:190.26:357:42Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:321.55:251.310:591.110:480.46:357:41Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:531.46:271.311:481.011:180.56:367:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:131.47:341.212:430.96:377:39Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:301.48:531.21:340.86:377:38Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:421.410:321.212:240.92:190.76:387:37Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:521.41:031.13:010.56:387:36Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:591.43:450.46:397:35Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:051.54:320.26:397:34Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:501.65:230.16:407:32Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:401.76:180.06:407:31Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:221.711:54 AM1.68:041.67:13-0.16:417:30Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:581.81:301.78:071.68:06-0.16:417:29Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:321.82:571.78:311.48:560.06:427:28New Moon31Mon
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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