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 9h 01m 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 - Jan 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:081.011:12-0.56:595:17Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:460.911:49-0.37:005:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:190.912:26-0.27:005:19Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:450.81:010.07:005:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:180.411:010.84:290.31:360.27:005:20First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:090.84:570.17:005:21First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:120.85:27-0.17:005:22First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:370.75:57-0.35:440.77:005:23Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:190.96:29-0.57:250.87:005:23Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:551.07:02-0.78:160.97:005:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:180.95:301.17:37-0.98:410.97:005:25Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:040.96:061.18:15-1.08:520.97:005:26Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:581.06:431.18:56-1.19:120.97:005:27Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:591.07:211.19:40-1.09:500.87:005:27Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:041.08:001.010:27-0.910:510.77:005:28Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:150.98:370.911:16-0.77:005:29Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:330.89:140.812:160.512:07-0.57:005:30Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:100.69:480.81:370.31:01-0.26:595:31Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:110.510:200.72:450.01:560.16:595:32Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:110.63:49-0.23:040.46:595:32Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:560.74:49-0.55:220.66:595:33Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:250.85:44-0.67:520.76:585:34Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:290.96:34-0.86:585:35Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:121.07:20-0.86:585:36Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:450.98:01-0.910:210.86:575:37New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:030.86:140.98:38-0.89:440.86:575:38New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:030.86:430.99:12-0.89:250.76:565:38New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:550.87:110.89:44-0.79:430.66:565:39New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:440.77:400.810:16-0.610:300.66:555:40New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:360.78:070.710:47-0.511:410.56:555:41Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:320.68:310.711:19-0.36:545:42Waxing 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 4:53 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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