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 11h 32m 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 - Nov 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:181.77:182.09:560.211:241.76:185:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:251.78:182.010:410.26:195:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:531.79:241.91:331.711:29 AM0.26:205:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:361.912:210.36:205:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:441.81:140.46:215:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:100.56:225:15First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:331.83:080.76:235:14First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:081.74:080.86:245:13First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:351.712:521.37:291.25:100.96:245:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:571.62:121.37:121.06:071.06:255:12Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:151.63:161.47:240.86:571.16:265:12Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:291.64:101.57:430.67:411.26:275:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:401.64:571.68:060.58:211.36:285:10Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:491.65:411.78:310.38:591.46:285:10Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:011.66:251.88:580.19:381.56:295:10Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:151.67:111.89:300.010:221.56:305:09Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:271.68:021.810:06-0.16:315:09Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:581.810:49-0.16:325:08Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:591.811:38-0.16:325:08Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:561.712:330.06:335:08Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:421.61:320.26:345:07Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:370.36:355:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:191.611:06 AM1.25:301.13:500.56:365:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:511.51:031.35:570.85:130.76:375:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:201.42:291.46:300.56:340.96:375:06Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:481.43:421.57:070.27:431.16:385:06Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:131.44:431.67:440.08:421.26:395:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:351.45:371.78:22-0.29:351.36:405:06New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:521.46:261.79:00-0.310:281.46:415:06New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:001.47:141.79:38-0.311:481.46:415:06New Moon30Mon
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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