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 10h 16m 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 - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:431.48:031.610:18-0.36:425:06Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:561.510:58-0.26:435:06Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:521.411:41-0.16:445:06Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:451.412:260.06:445:06Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:271.31:110.26:455:06First Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:581.31:570.36:465:06First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:450.56:475:06First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:221.21:000.86:150.63:430.66:475:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:401.22:250.96:240.44:580.86:485:06Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:531.13:291.06:450.26:170.96:495:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:011.14:181.27:090.07:201.06:495:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:131.24:591.37:35-0.28:101.16:505:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:311.25:381.48:04-0.48:501.16:515:07Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:541.26:171.48:35-0.59:221.26:515:08Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:221.26:591.49:10-0.69:511.26:525:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:561.27:431.49:50-0.710:311.26:535:08Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:371.28:301.410:34-0.66:535:09Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:301.29:181.312:111.111:23 AM-0.56:545:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:401.010:031.21:491.012:16-0.46:545:10Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:130.910:431.12:500.81:11-0.16:555:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:330.811:191.13:440.62:110.16:555:11Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:510.811:511.04:350.33:190.46:565:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:340.95:240.04:570.66:565:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:211.02:591.06:09-0.36:470.86:575:12Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:481.04:071.16:52-0.58:110.96:575:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:131.05:001.27:33-0.69:141.06:575:13Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:341.05:441.28:12-0.710:011.06:585:14New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:471.06:241.28:48-0.710:311.06:585:15New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:581.07:021.29:24-0.710:451.06:595:15New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:191.07:401.19:59-0.711:100.96:595:16New Moon30Wed
31Thu2:480.98:271.010:34-0.66:595:17Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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