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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 12h 47m at 11:44 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:02 am (1.4 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 - Oct 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:381.86:012.09:430.910:261.06:586:50New Moon1Thu
2Fri6:041.87:072.110:290.711:171.36:596:49New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:281.88:132.011:190.56:596:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:481.89:242.012:141.512:120.57:006:47Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:591.810:432.01:361.71:090.47:006:46Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:361.83:391.82:080.57:016:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:102.03:080.57:026:43First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:312.04:100.67:026:42First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:301.95:120.77:036:41First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:121.96:130.87:036:40Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:421.91:371.69:341.57:070.87:046:39Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:071.82:541.68:531.47:520.97:056:38Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:271.83:571.68:551.38:311.07:056:36Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:451.84:531.79:111.29:051.17:066:35Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:001.85:441.89:331.09:371.27:066:34Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:121.86:331.89:580.810:091.37:076:33Full Moon16Fri
17Sat5:231.87:221.910:260.710:431.57:086:32Full Moon17Sat
18Sun5:321.88:141.910:580.611:221.67:086:31Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:411.89:111.911:330.57:096:30Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:461.810:172.012:141.712:150.47:106:29Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:312.01:040.47:106:28Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:590.47:116:27Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:402.03:010.47:126:26Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:332.04:080.57:126:25Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:141.910:36 AM1.67:401.65:200.67:136:24Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:481.91:191.67:251.46:330.77:146:23Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:181.82:541.77:461.27:400.97:156:23Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:461.84:121.98:170.98:391.07:156:22Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:131.85:212.08:540.79:331.27:166:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri4:381.76:222.09:330.410:231.47:176:20New Moon30Fri
31Sat5:001.77:202.110:140.311:161.57:176:19New Moon31Sat
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 4:53 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 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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